Max Gate
Historic House/Palace
Victorian house designed by Thomas Hardy and his home from 1885 until his death in 1928. Contains several pieces of Hardy's furniture. Here he wrote Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Jude the Obscure and The Mayor of Casterbridge. Visitors to the house can view the hall, dining room, drawing room and garden as well as the room where Hardy wrote his most provocative novel.
Awards
- Visit Britain
Code of Practice 2012
Opening Times
| Max Gate (01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012) |
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Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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| Child | £2.00 per ticket |
| Adult | £4.00 per ticket |
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