Memorials & monuments · South East England
Dadd's Hole
In or near Cobham.
Dadd's Hole — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sole Street · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dadd's Hole is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Dadd's Hole is the historical site in Cobham Park where artist Richard Dadd tragically murdered his father in 1843. The location is now fenced off due to safety concerns, but it remains a point of interest for those exploring the history of Dadd and his works. Visitors can learn about Dadd's life and the circumstances surrounding his mental health crisis.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Shorne and Ashenbank Woods SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: NORTH KENT WOODS AND DOWNS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dadd's Hole is a memorial located in London. It commemorates the contributions of a notable individual, though specific details about its historical significance are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3966, 0.4142
- County
- Kent
- District
- Gravesham
- Parish
- Cobham
- Postcode
- DA12 3BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gravesham
- Nearest railway station
- Sole Street — 2.9 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- osm: way/591845954 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dadd's Hole?
- Dadd's Hole is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA12 3BL), in the parish of Cobham.
- What is Dadd's Hole?
- Dadd's Hole — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dadd's Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Sole Street, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA12 3BL.
- Is Dadd's Hole a protected site?
- Yes — Dadd's Hole is part of the Shorne and Ashenbank Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the NORTH KENT WOODS AND DOWNS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Dadd's Hole free to visit?
- Yes, Dadd's Hole is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dadd's Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Sole Street, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA12 3BL.