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Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre Thorncombe WoodQuality Assessed

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"Fascinating insights into the life of renowned author Thomas Hardy."

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Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre is full of cultural and natural heritage. Visitors can wander through an ancient woodland, walk on the open landscape of a bronze age created heathland habitat, with its own herd of Dartmoor ponies or march along a Roman Road. Thorncombe wood captivates guests and keeps them discovering more and with each visit. The wonders of the natural world as used by Thomas Hardy in his poetry and novels can be seen in the landscape and species still present on the site. Visit the cottage in which he was born, owned by National Trust (advance bookings only) and visit the centre with its independent café, retail area, toilets and information areas.

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Higher Bockhamapton, DORCHESTER, Dorset, DT2 8QH

About the area

Dorset is made up of rugged coastlines, high chalk downlands and a chain of picturesque villages and seaside towns that make up Britain’s Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, noted for its layers of shale and numerous fossils embedded in the rock. Hidden gems of Dorset can be found down winding, country lanes that lead to snug villages hidden from view.

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Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre Thorncombe Wood

Higher Bockhamapton, DORCHESTER, Dorset, DT2 8QH

01305 251228

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Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre Thorncombe Wood

Quality Assessed

Assessed by

Assessor comments

"Fascinating insights into the life of renowned author Thomas Hardy."

Ratings & awards

Overview

Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre is full of cultural and natural heritage. Visitors can wander through an ancient woodland, walk on the open landscape of a bronze age created heathland habitat, with its own herd of Dartmoor ponies or march along a Roman Road. Thorncombe wood captivates guests and keeps them discovering more and with each visit. The wonders of the natural world as used by Thomas Hardy in his poetry and novels can be seen in the landscape and species still present on the site. Visit the cottage in which he was born, owned by National Trust (advance bookings only) and visit the centre with its independent café, retail area, toilets and information areas.

Features

Children
Suitable for children of all ages
Facilities
Parking onsite
Cafe
Opening Times

Show more (1)

Location

Higher Bockhamapton, DORCHESTER, Dorset, DT2 8QH

About the area

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Dorset is made up of rugged coastlines, high chalk downlands and a chain of picturesque villages and seaside towns that make up Britain’s Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, noted for its layers of shale and numerous fossils embedded in the rock. Hidden gems of Dorset can be found down winding, country lanes that lead to snug villages hidden from view.

Dorchester Dorset Visitor Attractions in Dorset