Hardy's Birthplace and Thorncombe Woods
Higher Bockhampton
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT2 8QH
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT2 8QH
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Opening Times
| 2021 Opening (1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021) |
|---|
* Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre is open daily from 10am until 4pm
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | Free |
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.
TripAdvisor
- Excellent23
- Very Good4
- Average0
- Poor0
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- SandraG1278Chester, United KingdomThorncombe woods
Thursday, 5th December 2019Beautiful walks in the woods , excellent for children and adults alike. Lots of interesting things around every corner ! Read full review - David MHurstpierpoint, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayEasy interesting walks with Brunch.Sunday, 26th January 2020Lovely walks through woods to Puddletown Forest. Fantastic views across the Frome Valley. Great Brunch. The cakes were particularly good. Read full review
- Dozzle63Lovely place for a walkTuesday, 15th September 2020Lovely place for a walk, it will be chestnut picking time soon,but it can be hard to park at weekends. Read full review
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
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