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Hardy's Birthplace and Thorncombe Woods

Higher Bockhampton
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT2 8QH

Add Hardy's Birthplace and Thorncombe Woods to your Itinerary

Thornecombe Woods

Website

Telephone: +44 (0)1305 251228

Opening Times

2020 Opening (1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020)

* Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre is open daily from 10am until 4pm

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Free AdmissionFree

Free entry to the Woods and Visitor Centre.
Parking charges apply - £1 for 2 hours and £3 for all day. This is a Dorset Council pay and display car park, not National Trust.

Website

Telephone: +44 (0)1305 251228

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
28 reviews
    • Excellent
      23
    • Very Good
      4
    • Average
      0
    • Poor
      0
    • Terrible
      1

    Recent Reviews:

    • SandraG1278
      Chester, United Kingdom
      Thorncombe woods
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 5th December 2019
      Beautiful walks in the woods , excellent for children and adults alike. Lots of interesting things around every corner ! Read full review
    • David M
      Hurstpierpoint, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Easy interesting walks with Brunch.
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 26th January 2020
      Lovely walks through woods to Puddletown Forest. Fantastic views across the Frome Valley. Great Brunch. The cakes were particularly good. Read full review
    • Dozzle63
      Lovely place for a walk
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 15th September 2020
      Lovely place for a walk, it will be chestnut picking time soon,but it can be hard to park at weekends. Read full review
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    Facilities

    Other

    • Gift Shop

    Accessibility

    • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
    • Guide Dogs Permitted
    • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
    • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

    Catering

    • On-Site café/restaurant

    COVID-19 Response

    • Clear signage
    • COVID-19 measures in place
    • Food available during COVID-19 restrictions
    • One way system
    • Open now
    • Outside seating

    Establishment Features

    • Event venue
    • Toilets - including baby changing facilities.

    Event Facilities

    • Free Entry

    Key Features

    • In countryside
    • Indoor Attraction
    • Outdoor Attraction

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Tours and Demonstrations

    • Educational Visits Accepted

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Map & Directions

    View Map

    Website

    Telephone: +44 (0)1305 251228

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