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Upcoming events

at Hardy's House, Max Gate

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Storytelling sessions - 'The Hand of Ethelberta' 

Hear Hardy's works brought to life during our storytelling sessions, delivered by our passionate team of volunteers.

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on
29 Jun to 26 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 4 other dates or times
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The New Hardy Players - poetry readings 

Join The New Hardy Players in Thomas Hardy’s garden where they will be reciting horticulture and nature themed poetry, celebrating Max Gate and other gardens, by Hardy and his contemporaries.

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on
5 Jul to 15 Jul 2025
at
11:30 to 15:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Victorian cooking demonstrations 

Sample delicious Victorian recipes made by our costumed volunteers.

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on
6 Jul to 26 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 13 other dates or times
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Festival of Archaeology 

The New Hardy Players will be performing in the garden to celebrate archaeology at Max Gate.

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on
26 Jul to 27 Jul 2025
at
11:30 to 15:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Heritage Open Days - Free access 

Join us at Hardy's House, Max Gate for free access to the home of Thomas Hardy as part of the Heritage Open Week. Other National Trust properties which will be opening for free in West Dorset are Hardy Monument and Portland House.

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on
20 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 1 other date or time