Hardy Monument
Black Down
PORTESHAM
Dorset
DT2 9HY
PORTESHAM
Dorset
DT2 9HY
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Opening Times
| 2020 Opening (28 March 2020 - 31 August 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | Closed* | |
| Wednesday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00* |
* The car park at the Hardy Monument is currently open but the Monument itself is closed due to the Covid-19 situation.
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to changeGuide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £2.50 per ticket |
| Child | £2.50 per ticket |
| Child under 5 years | Free |
| National Trust members | Free |
Free admission for National Trust members.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Hardy Monument lies next to the lane between Martinstown and Abbotsbury. It is also easily accessible from the B3157 at Portesham and the A35 at Winterbourne Abbas.
Parking: The monument's car park (Pay and Display) is open for cars every day from March to September, from dawn to dusk.
SatNav: Grid ref: SY612876.
Public Transport Directions
By train: Dorchester train station is 6.5 miles. Weymouth train station is 9 miles. Both stations are linked to Portesham village by the Jurassic Coaster X53 bus route.
By bus: Jurassic Coaster X53 bus stops at Portesham village. Alight at the Kings Arms and it's a 40 minute walk to the monument.
On foot from Portesham village: follow the lane north-east uphill. Descend to Black Down Farm. Fork left and follow the South Dorset Ridgeway uphill through the wood.
By cycle: National Cycle Network Route 2 passes alongside Hardy Monument.
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