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Victorian house designed by Thomas Hardy and his home from 1885 until his death in 1928. Contains several pieces of Hardy's furniture. Only the dining room, drawing-room and garden are open to the public. Here he wrote Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Jude the Obscure and The Mayor of Casterbridge.
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | - Closed |
| Wednesday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | - Closed |
| Friday | - Closed |
| Saturday | - Closed |
| Sunday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | - Closed |
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | from £3.00 |
| Child | from £1.50 |
| National Trust Member | free |
Nearest major road is A35. From Dorchester follow A352, Wareham Road, until you reach the roundabout named Max Gate (At the junction of the A35 Dorchester bypass). Follow brown signs. Turn left and left again into the cul-de-sac outside the house.
Nearest stations are Dorchester South and West.
Max Gate
Allington Avenue
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT1 2AA
Tel: +44 01305 262538
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