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Cobham
Spend a half‑day in Cobham: 2 h walk to Painshill Park, 1 h at Cobham Mill, then return to London or Guildford.
Cobham is a small Surrey village 27 km SW of London with a historic High Street, the 18th‑century Painshill Park and a working water mill. One half‑day covers the main sights; longer stays are only for relaxation or school visits.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (colder, shorter daylight)
- Airports
- LGW · LHR
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Cobham999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cobham, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyCobham is a low‑crime residential village; normal UK precautions (keep valuables secure, stay on well‑lit streets at night) apply.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 fire · 999 ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLGW London Gatwick Airport (Rail: Southern services to London Victoria, then Thameslink to London Bridge; about 1 h total to Cobham).
- Getting aroundWalk between Painshill and the mill (≈2 km (1.2 mi)).Walk between Painshill and the mill (≈1.2 mi (2 km)).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LGW London Gatwick Airport (Rail: Southern services to London Victoria, then Thameslink to London Bridge; about 1 h total to Cobham) · LHR London Heathrow Airport (Heathrow Express to London Paddington, then train to Cobham via Waterloo; about 1 h 20 min total)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Nov (8 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cobham: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk between Painshill and the mill (≈2 km). Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon station on the New Guildford line connects to London Waterloo (≈30 min). Local buses run limited routes; taxis are available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Guildford
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Train from Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon, about 15 min
Historic town centre, castle ruins and market.
Woking
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Train via Guildford, about 20 min
Shopping, theatre and riverside walks.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
No hotels in village
Use nearby Guildford (15 min by train) or London (30 min by train) for overnight stays.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £50–70 (≈ US$70–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £80–120 (≈ US$110–160) excl. bed
- High
- £150 (≈ US$200)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Painshill opening hours vary; check the official site before visiting.
- Cobham Mill is open only Sundays 14:00–17:00; verify before planning.Cobham Mill is open only Sundays 2:00 PM–5:00 PM; verify before planning.
- Parking is limited near the park; consider public transport.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire
- 999
- Ambulance
- 999
- Non‑emergency (police)
- 101
- NHS non‑urgent
- 111
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cobham. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (colder, shorter daylight) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Cobham
- secondaryWikivoyage: Cobham, revision 4982958 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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