This 18th-century mausoleum is a striking monument surrounded by beautiful woodland, featuring a striking Greek-inspired design with a grand dome and columns. The mausoleum was built in 1794 for the 2nd Earl of Darnley and is now a Grade II listed building. The surrounding woodland, Cobham Wood, offers scenic walking trails and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can explore the mausoleum and its tranquil surroundings, taking in the history and natural beauty of the area.
Amazing place with amazing history. Free to enter run by National Trust. Open first and third Sunday every month.
A fair trek from where we parked at Shorne Country Park but it was pretty & finding the highland cows on the way made it worthwhile. The mausoleum wasn't open on the day we visited but apparently is open certain days. There aren't many signs so we did get a little lost but thankfully had phone signal to get us in the right direction back to the car park.
Because it's only open a couple of times a month, it took a while to finally be allowed to visit. The only problem is parking, wherever you park it's a trek to the Mausoleum (especially if you have young kids that won't walk very far) In 1767, the 3rd Lord of Darnley left clear instructions in his will that a chapel or mausoleum to be built as a family burying place on top of a hill at Cobham called William Hill (it was part of Cobham Hall) After his death, his widow asked James Wyatt, one of Britain's great architects to design the meusoleum. The meusoleum was never consecrated so it was never used.
Great place to come for walks, cycling, picnics or just relaxation. Plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the nature, listen to singing birds or woodpecker, see the mausoleum or grazing cows freely moving about. Kids and dogs will love love it! The area of Cobham Wood is National Trust property, and is well kept. There are many paths you can choose from, including walks through the fields. There are no toilet facilities. The nearest parking will be Shorne Wood Country park, sadly not free of charge. Free of charge will be to park your car near Bligh Way Park and just walk from there or at Cobham cricket club.
A really peaceful shady walk in the woods on a very hot day. A pleasant view point from a detailed sculpted wooden bench at the south east corner. Retrace walk and head up hill to the Mausoleum. A large structure to come across on the return loop to Cobham village. Only saw 3 people on the 2 hour walk.
Very well kept and picturesque woods complete with free-roaming Highland Cattle. A variety of ancient woodland and open grassland to enjoy. Plenty of benches dotted around the place and mostly a flat waking area if you stick to the main paths. Can get very muddy when wet out. Not great for dog walkers due to no poo bins and the Cattle are a little crazy and often fight each other so keep your dog on a short lead.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Amazing place with amazing history. Free to enter run by National Trust. Open first and third Sunday every month.
A fair trek from where we parked at Shorne Country Park but it was pretty & finding the highland cows on the way made it worthwhile. The mausoleum wasn't open on the day we visited but apparently is open certain days. There aren't many signs so we did get a little lost but thankfully had phone signal to get us in the right direction back to the car park.
Because it's only open a couple of times a month, it took a while to finally be allowed to visit. The only problem is parking, wherever you park it's a trek to the Mausoleum (especially if you have young kids that won't walk very far) In 1767, the 3rd Lord of Darnley left clear instructions in his will that a chapel or mausoleum to be built as a family burying place on top of a hill at Cobham called William Hill (it was part of Cobham Hall) After his death, his widow asked James Wyatt, one of Britain's great architects to design the meusoleum. The meusoleum was never consecrated so it was never used.
Great place to come for walks, cycling, picnics or just relaxation. Plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the nature, listen to singing birds or woodpecker, see the mausoleum or grazing cows freely moving about. Kids and dogs will love love it! The area of Cobham Wood is National Trust property, and is well kept. There are many paths you can choose from, including walks through the fields. There are no toilet facilities. The nearest parking will be Shorne Wood Country park, sadly not free of charge. Free of charge will be to park your car near Bligh Way Park and just walk from there or at Cobham cricket club.
A really peaceful shady walk in the woods on a very hot day. A pleasant view point from a detailed sculpted wooden bench at the south east corner. Retrace walk and head up hill to the Mausoleum. A large structure to come across on the return loop to Cobham village. Only saw 3 people on the 2 hour walk.
Very well kept and picturesque woods complete with free-roaming Highland Cattle. A variety of ancient woodland and open grassland to enjoy. Plenty of benches dotted around the place and mostly a flat waking area if you stick to the main paths. Can get very muddy when wet out. Not great for dog walkers due to no poo bins and the Cattle are a little crazy and often fight each other so keep your dog on a short lead.
