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Autumn flowers in Hardy's Homes

Visit Hardy's Homes to celebrate the beauty 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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Walking in the paw prints of Wessex: Walk some of the pathways loved by Thomas Hardy and his pet dog 

Join us for a 2.5-mile stroll through the countryside near Hardy's home, Max Gate, to the resting place of William Barnes, the Dorset poet. Individuals and families welcome, dogs are optional but must be kept on a short lead!

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20 Oct 2026
at 13:30 to 15:30