Book your visit
It is recommended you book a ticket in advance. You can do this via our website or by calling 0344 249 1895.
Hardy's House, Max Gate is closed for the winter and will reopen in March 2025.
On your pre-booked, guided visit to Hardy's House, Max Gate, there will be an introductory walk and talk in the garden and drawing room to give you an introduction. This will be followed by an opportunity for you to explore the atmospheric Victorian rooms at your leisure.
Visits will last approximately one hour.
Check availability and book your visit to Hardy's House, Max Gate
If you set up an account when you made your booking, you will be able to amend the date/time of your booking online up to 24 hours before the date of your visit, or by calling 0344 249 1895
If you are a member and can no longer attend, please let us know by giving us a call on 0344 249 1895
Your timed ticket allows an arrival window of 10 minutes for checking in. Please aim to arrive promptly to allow for a warm welcome to Hardy's House, Max Gate. If you are more than 10 minutes late for your arrival slot then entry will be at the discretion of the property team.
It is recommended you book a ticket in advance. You can do this via our website or by calling 0344 249 1895.
Designed by Thomas Hardy himself, Max Gate is where he wrote some of his greatest novels and poetry, and where he lived until his death in 1928.