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Description |
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Birthplace and home
of Thomas Hardy until the age of 34. Under
the Greenwood Tree and Far from the Madding Crowd were written
here.
National Trust property since 1948.
Hardy’s Cottage is situated in a lovely countryside setting, but what a
pity there are no facilities or information centre near the house.
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Open |
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End of April
to end October
Mon Thur Fri Sat Sun, 11am - 5pm |
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Prices |
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Contact |
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Higher Bockhampton,
nr Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8QJ
Tel:01297 489481 Email Website |
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Directions |
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3 miles north east
of Dorchester, off the A35.
Streetmap |
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Parking |
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| Parking is 600yds
walk from the cottage. |
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Refreshments |
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Accessibility |
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 Wheelchair
accessible (garden only) |
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More
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WC -
The long term plan is to have a visitor centre and hopefully
a loo as well.
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