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Max Gate
Allington Avenue
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT1 2AA
Tel: +44 01305 262538
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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.

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Opening Times

Open All Year

Opening 06/04/2010 - 30/09/2010

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

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adultfrom £3.00
Childfrom £1.50
National Trust Memberfree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

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.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest stations are Dorchester South and West.

 Facilities

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille guide, large print guide.
  • Ramp/Level Access

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted