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Hardy literary landscape walk 

Follow in the footsteps of Hardy's childhood in this guided walk through Thorncombe Wood and Rainbarrows.

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on
14 Jun to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30
+ 11 other dates or times
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Storytelling session - 'Under the Greenwood Tree' 

Hear Hardy's novel brought to life during our storytelling session, delivered by one of our passionate volunteers.

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on
15 Jun to 29 Jun 2025
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13:30 to 15:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Thomas Hardy Walk - Hardy's Cottage to Max Gate (return) 

Join us on a free guided walk from Thomas Hardy's birthplace to Max Gate, the house Hardy designed, built and lived in until he died.

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on
22 Jul 2025
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10:30 to 15:00
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Apple pressing 

The apples in Hardy’s orchard will be ripe and ready for harvesting. Come and meet the gardeners who will be pressing the apples to make delicious apple juice.

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on
30 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 14:00