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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Gift Aid Adult | £6.50 per ticket |
| Gift Aid Child | £3.00 per ticket |
| Gift Aid Family | £17.50 per ticket |
| Group Adult (min group size 15) | £5.50 per ticket |
| Group Child (min group size 15) | £2.75 per ticket |
Free to National Trust members.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A35. From Dorchester take first turn left off A35 after Kingston Maurward college roundabout. Follow lane to Higher Bockampton village. Turn left to Hardy's Cottage where signed. 10 minute walk from car park to cottage through the woods.
Public Transport Directions
Bus services: Wilts & Dorset X84, 184/6 Weymouth–Salisbury, 187–9 Poole–Dorchester (all pass Dorchester South & close Dorchester West), alight Bockhampton Lane, ½ml. Nearest stations are Dorchester South and Dorchester West.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Large print guide
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Parking in Thorncombe Woods Car Park. Cottage is a 600 yard walk from car park, up bridleway or through woods.
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Café and toilets at Hardy’s Birthplace Visitor Centre, next to Thorncombe Woods car park.
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Opening Times
| Peak (11 March 2017 - 31 October 2017) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 11:00 | - 17:00 |
| Off Peak (1 November 2017 - 31 December 2017) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* Closed 24 & 25 December. Last admission 45 minutes before closing and dusk if earlier. Timed tickets may apply on certain days. Please note: Wednesdays and Sundays can be busy. On Mondays admission is by timed ticket only, available only online in advance from this website. Booking for these tickets, which applies to National Trust Members as well, is open for the 7 days leading up to the visit and closes on the Sunday.
