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Autumn flowers in Hardy's Homes

Visit Hardy's Homes to celebrate the arrival of autumn with both houses filled with floral displays.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Both Hardy's Cottage and Hardy's House, Max Gate will be adorned with autumnal floral displays made by local flower arrangers, Dorchester Floral Group and Owermoigne Flower Club.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

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Visitors must book onto a guided tour to visit Hardy's Cottage.

Upcoming events

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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