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About Cobham

This is a place rich in history, it has an abundance of ancient buildings and can trace its origins back to the Iron-Age. At the time of the Doomsday Book, it was mentioned as "Coveham" meaning a curve on the river. Indeed, Cobham is virtually surrounded by water, it exists tucked into a loop of the delightful River Mole, this flows through parts of the town, adding interest to the local scenery.

Cobham Mill rests on a picturesque stretch of the river surrounded by dipping weeping willows and graceful swans. The mill was built around 1822 and was in use grinding corn until early in the 20th century. Today, the mill is restored to full working order, its setting is worthy of a picture-postcard evoking memories of the Cobham of yester-year.

Despite Victorian renovations the parish church of St. Andrew retains many of its earlier characteristics. It has a classical church interior of gleaming woodwork, stately arches, with many monuments and memorial brasses. The most impressive of these is perhaps the 15th century brass depicting the Nativity, this is thought to be the only one of its kind in England. In the peaceful lawned churchyard which encloses the church, visitors can see a number of ancient graves together with a colossal 19th century tomb, this is the burial place of Harvey Coombe and his family. A spire of a later date crowns the original short stubby Norman tower.

One of Cobham's finest features is Cobham Park, this was the family home of the Coombe family until early in the 20th century. There is evidence that a house has stood on this spot since the 12th century, but the present house is believed to be a re-build from around 1720 when it was built to a classical design by John Bridges.

Following the departure of the Coombe family, in 1930 the estate transferred to corporate ownership, today Cobham Park has been converted to provide a number of luxury retirement apartments, but listed building status has ensured little alteration to the exterior fabric of the building. It therefore sits peacefully on the landscape appearing just as it has for hundreds of years.

Over the years the town has become somewhat spread out, despite this it still manages to retain a lovely rural atmosphere with many quaint shops and inns to explore. That this should be so is perhaps also due to the fact that this is a "well heeled" village which has mostly always been a prosperous place, with a number of very desirable properties in the region.

Visitors to Cobham will find no shortage of attractions, there are several gardens open in the area and a couple of National Trust properties, picnic spots, and of course the pretty River Mole.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Cobham

The Homewood	(1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Claremont Landscape Garden	(2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
RHS Garden Wisley	(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction W)	Pictures
Brooklands Museum	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Chessington World of Adventures	(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Polesden Lacey	(5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction S)	Pictures
Mickleham Priory	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Horton Country Park	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction E)	Pictures
Hatchlands Park	(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Hampton Court Palace & Gardens	(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Denbies Wine Estate	(6.6 miles, 10.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Bushey Park	(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Box Hill Country Park	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Thorpe Park	(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Clandon Park	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Cobham

Leatherhead, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction SE)
This is an ancient town, where the parish church of St.Mary and St.Nicholas has existed since Anglo-Saxon times.
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Shepperton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction NW)
The charming village of Shepperton was once the haunt of legendary highwayman Dick Turpin who is said to have visited the village's 400 year hostelry - the atmospheric Anchor Hotel overlooking Church Square.
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East Molesey, in the county of Surrey (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NE)
This picturesque pleasant place is fortunate to lie between the waters of the historic River Thames and the River Mole. It is perhaps best known for Hampton Court Palace, the building started by Cardinal Wolsey in 1514.
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Epsom, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction E)
Epsom, is known world-wide for what is perhaps the most famous horse race of all time - The Derby.
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Woking, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction W)
In the 17th-century the old part of Woking was a thriving market town with a lively population.
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Dorking, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction SE)
It is here that romantically Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton said their good byes before Nelson departed for the Battle of Trafalgar in the year 1805.
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Shere, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction S)
This lovely tranquil village on the picturesque Tillingbourne, nestles beneath the rolling countryside of the North Downs.
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Guildford, in the county of Surrey (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SW)
It has a High Street of mellow Georgian buildings, and despite changing times Guildford is a town that has managed to maintain its charm and character.
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Wonersh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction SW)
Picturesque village on the road from Guildford to Cranleigh. Here visitors will find a wealth of timber-frame black and white properties dominating the narrow village streets, thus the village retains a lovely timeless atmosphere.
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Reigate, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SE)
This is a bustling part of the Surrey landscape, it is easily reached via the M25 from London and is right on the North Downs Way.
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Kew, in the county of Greater London (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NE)
Kew is just downstream from the delights of Richmond, and is best known for the Royal Botanic Gardens, or as they are more popularly known 'Kew Gardens'.
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Godalming, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction SW)
A feature of the town is its long narrow streets, these stretch out from the River Wey and are lined with several gracious historic properties.
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Fulham, in the county of Greater London (13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction NE)
It is the home to both Fulham Football Club and Chelsea, both play at Premiership level, thus some of the football's most talented and highly paid stars can often be spotted strolling along Fulham's streets.
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Cranleigh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction S)
The church is perhaps one of Cranleigh's most interesting features, in the south transept carved on an arch visitors can see the head of a grinning cat, this is believed to have been the inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Cheshire Cat.
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Ealing, in the county of Greater London (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction N)
Ealing is a thriving place which is now hugely cosmopolitan and has a wide range of multi-cultural offerings.
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Nearby travel help

Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon Station	(1.1 miles, 1.7 km)
M25 Junction 10 (Wisley Interchange)	(1.8 miles, 3.0 km, direction W)
Oxshott Station	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction E)
M25 Junction 9	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction E)
London Heathrow Airport	(10.2 miles, 16.3 km, direction N)
London Gatwick Airport	(15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction SE)
Cobham to London	(17.4 miles, 28.1 km, direction NE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Cobham

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Cobham center
Cobham Lodge	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
Woodlands Park Hotel	(2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction E)
The Ship Hotel	(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction NW)
Holiday Inn London-Shepperton	(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction N)
Holiday Inn London Chessington	(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction NE)
Preston Cross Hotel	(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction SE)
De Vere Venues Horsley Park	(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction S)
De Vere Venues Horsley Towers	(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction S)
The Ship Hotel	(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction N)
Ramada Guildford / Leatherhead	(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction S)
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