Activities at Hardy's Cottage

The cottage front door with a festive wreath
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A very merry Hardy Christmas

Hardy's Cottage, Dorset

Experience a traditional Christmas at Max Gate and Hardy's Cottage this festive season.

Two trampers on the bridlepath
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Trampers at Hardy's Birthplace

Hardy's Cottage, Dorset

Explore Hardy's Cottage and Thorncombe Woods on one of our all terrain scooters

Thorncombe Woods in its autumnal beauty
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A walk in Hardy's footsteps

Hardy's Cottage, Dorset

Enjoy a walk through Hardy's woods with this selection of trails.

The bridge at Bockhampton over the River Frome
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Park and Stride from Kingston Maurward to Hardy's Cottage

Hardy's Cottage, Dorset

Park and Stride from Kingston Maurward Animal Park and Gardens, to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Thomas Hardy's childhood