Victorian cooking demonstrations
Sample delicious Victorian recipes made by our costumed volunteers.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Follow your nose through Hardy's house to find delicious Victorian recipes being cooked up in the Victorian Kitchen by our costumed volunteers. Cooking demonstrations will take place most Sundays and include tasty samples.
Please note our volunteers will take a short break from cooking at lunchtime.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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Victorian Kitchen
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Upcoming events
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.
Festival of Archaeology
The New Hardy Players will be performing in the garden to celebrate archaeology at Max Gate.
Storytelling sessions - 'The Hand of Ethelberta'
Hear Hardy's works brought to life during our storytelling sessions, delivered by our passionate team of volunteers.
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.