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    Max Gate.
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    Max Gate
    Alington Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 2AB
    Telephone: 01297 561900
    House  Garden  1940 
    Thomas Hardy designed this house and lived here from 1885 until his death in 1928. This is where he wrote Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Jude the Obscure and The Mayor of Casterbridge, as well as much of his poetry

    Don't miss
    • Visit Thomas Hardy's home.

    Making the most of your day
    Guided tours of house available on request

    Opening times
    28-Mar - 29-Sep-10 2 - 5 Mo Closed Tuesdays We Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Closed Saturdays Su
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    Only hall, dining and drawing rooms, and garden open. Private visits, tours and seminars for schools, colleges and literary societies at other times, by appointment with the tenants, Mr and Mrs Andrew Leah. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    01297 561900 Fax: 01305 250978 Email: maxgate@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Standard Admission: adult £3, child £1.50


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