Cobham Wood and Mausoleum
Brewers Road, Shorne, Ivy Hatch, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3HX
Set within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Cobham Wood is one of the few ancient wood pastures remaining in the UK. Comprising of open grassland and mature trees, this Special Site of Scientific Interest is grazed by Highland Cattle.
Standing at the highest point of the site is the restored Mausoleum, featured in the BBC's Restoration programme in 2003.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 21 September:
- 12.30pm-4.30pm
Location & directions
Brewers Road, Shorne, Ivy Hatch, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3HX
- Contact on day:
- Property Office 01732 810378
- Telephone number:
- +441732810378
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Woodland is rough terrain with kissing gates from South Lodge to the mausoleum. The mausoleum is reached via a series of steps to the chapel and crypt. Nearest parking to Cobham Wood and Mausoleum is at Shorne Wood Country Park (not owned by the National Trust.) A small fee is charged for parking all day. The Mausoleum is approximately a two mile walk from the country park.
