

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hardy literary landscape walk
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 31 Aug, 2025 at 10:30 am – Sun, 31 Aug, 2025 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Follow in the footsteps of Hardy's childhood in this guided walk through Thorncombe Wood and Rainbarrows.

This is a 2 hour walk led by one of our knowledgeable volunteers. Starting outside the Visitor Centre and finishing at Hardy's Cottage, this walk includes readings and chat along the way linking Hardy's words to the natural surroundings of the woods and healthland.

The walk covers 2 miles in total with some uneven terrain and gentle incline in parts.

Meet outside Hardy’s Birthplace Visitor Centre.

Sturdy footwear recommended. Waterproof clothing advised in wet weather.

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for Hardy's Cottage. Booking is not required to join the walk, only to visit inside Hardy's Cottage. If you would like to visit inside the cottage after the walk you will need to book a ticket. We advise booking a ticket from 1pm. Tickets for Hardy's Cottage can be booked via our website or by phoning the booking line on 0344 249 1895.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/hardy-literary-landscape-walk/200028733259438
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200028733259438?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=dorchester-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Dorchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Hardy's Birthplace and Thorncombe Wood
- **lat**: 50.728959464244
- **long**: -2.3911543453642
- **full address**: Hardy's Birthplace and Thorncombe Wood, Horsey Windpump, Dorchester, DT2 8, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: National Trust North and West Dorset (https://allevents.in/org/national-trust-north-and-west-dorset/25965288)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 31 Aug, 2025 at 10:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Hardy's Birthplace and Thorncombe Wood, Horsey Windpump, Dorchester, DT2 8, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** National Trust North and West Dorset
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Hardy literary landscape walk ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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