Hardy's Cottage | Dorset | National Trust
6 days ago · Evocative cob and thatch cottage, which was the birthplace of author Thomas Hardy in 1840 and was built by his great-grandfather. The house is where Hardy wrote his early works, including 'Under the Greenwood Tree' and 'Far from the Madding Crowd'.
Visiting Max Gate house | Dorset | National Trust
Discover the house at Max Gate. Designed by Thomas Hardy himself, it’s where he wrote some of his greatest novels and poetry, and where he lived until his death in 1928.
Hardy's House, Max Gate | Dorset | National Trust
Hardy's House, Max Gate, Dorset, is an atmospheric Victorian home designed by Thomas Hardy, cared for by the National Trust.
Things to see and do at Hardy’s Cottage - National Trust
Explore the simple thatched cottage where Thomas Hardy was born, grew up and became a world-renowned writer. Then get back to the nature he loved with a walk through Thorncombe Woods, the woodland and heath landscape that greatly influenced his work.
Where is Thomas Hardy's Wessex? - National Trust
Find out more about Thomas Hardy’s Wessex and the real places that inspired the fictional region where his classic novels were set.
Book your visit to Hardy's Cottage | Dorset | National Trust
Explore the simple thatched cottage where Thomas Hardy was born and raised, and the surrounding woodland landscape that greatly influenced his work. Article Eating and drinking at Hardy's Cottage
Clouds Hill | Dorset | National Trust
5 days ago · January 1924 Clouds Hill saw the first recorded visit of Florence Hardy - the wife of Thomas Hardy, Dorset's famous poet and author.
Visit great writers' and poets' houses | National Trust
This evocative cob and thatch cottage is where Thomas Hardy was born. He wrote Under the Greenwood Tree and Far From the Madding Crowd while living here. Explore the house and then discover nearby Max Gate, a red-brick villa designed by …
Booking your visit to Max Gate | Dorset | National Trust
On your pre-booked, guided visit to Hardy's House, Max Gate, there will be an introductory walk and talk in the garden and drawing room to give you an introduction. This will be followed by an opportunity for you to explore the atmospheric Victorian rooms at your leisure.
The garden at Max Gate - National Trust
Jul 9, 2024 · The garden at Max Gate was designed by Thomas Hardy in 1885. It provided a rich source of inspiration to the writer who would walk through the space every day, whatever the weather. Today, the garden remains much as it was when Hardy was alive and you can take a gentle stroll along the winding paths that he once walked.