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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 | £19.30 per ticket |
| Group Adult (min group size 15) | £5.90 per ticket |
| Group Child (min group size 15) | £3.00 per ticket |
| National Trust members | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Café and toilets at Hardy’s Birthplace Visitor Centre, next to Thorncombe Woods car park.
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.
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Opening Times
| Peak (1 March 2019 - 31 October 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 17:00* |
| Off Peak (1 November 2019 - 28 February 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Wednesday | Closed* | |
| Thursday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00* |
* Closed 24 & 25 December. Last admission 45 minutes before closing (or at 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 the National Trust 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.
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change
