Spring flowers in Hardy's Homes
Visit Hardy's Homes to celebrate the arrival of spring with both houses filled with floral displays.
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- Free event (admission applies)
Both Hardy's Cottage and Hardy's House, Max Gate will be adorned with springtime floral displays made by local flower arrangers, Dorchester Floral Group and Owermoigne Flower Club. There will be an abundance of daffodils used in the displays, as these were said to be Hardy's favourite flower.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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Call 0344 249 1895 Visitors must book onto a guided tour to visit Hardy's Cottage.
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In the footsteps of Hardy's childhood
Explore the landscape of Thomas Hardy's imagination in this guided walk through Thorncombe Wood. Follow Hardy's footsteps in his Wessex landscape including Rushy Pond, the Roman Road and Rainbarrows. You do not need to book a place on this walk.
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.