Max Gate, Hardy's House
Allington Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FN
Max Gate is an austere but sophisticated town house a short walk from the town centre of Dorchester. It was the home of Dorset's most famous author and poet Thomas Hardy, who designed the house in 1885, to show that he was part of the wealthy middle classes of the area, to reflect his position as a successful writer, and to enable him to enter polite society. He wrote some of his most famous novels here, including Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure, as well as much of his poetry. You will find the garden much as it was originally planned, with high walls and large trees encircling the property to preserve privacy. There will be guided tours and lots of extra information about Dorset’s great poet and author.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1030-1530
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1030-1530
Location & directions
Allington Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FN
- Contact on day:
- Dorset Architectural Heritage Week
- Telephone number:
- +441202888992
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
