Heritage Open Days - Free access
Join us at Hardy's House, Max Gate for free access to the home of Thomas Hardy as part of the Heritage Open Week. Other National Trust properties which will be opening for free in West Dorset are Hardy Monument and Portland House.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
The National Trust in West Dorset is opening up three properties for free to celebrate Heritage Open Week. Details are as follows:
Hardy's House, Max Gate - 20th & 21st September, 10.30 - 4.30 (last entry 3:30).
Hardy Monument - 13th & 14th September, 10.30 - 3.00.
Portland House - 19th, 20th & 21st September, 10.30 - 3.00.
Hardy Monument details can be found here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/hardy-monument
Portland House details can be found here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/dorset/portland-house
All properties are free to enter and no pre-booking required.
Portland House will be offering a beverage unit at site for the duration of the Open Days.
Hardy Monument and Portland House are CASH ONLY sites and will be offering for sale the collectable National Trust pin badges as well as the passport stamps.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
No booking required
Upcoming events
The New Hardy Players - poetry readings
Join The New Hardy Players in Thomas Hardy’s garden where they will be reciting horticulture and nature themed poetry, celebrating Max Gate and other gardens, by Hardy and his contemporaries.
Victorian cooking demonstrations
Sample delicious Victorian recipes made by our costumed volunteers.
Festival of Archaeology
The New Hardy Players will be performing in the garden to celebrate archaeology at Max Gate.
Storytelling sessions - 'The Hand of Ethelberta'
Hear Hardy's works brought to life during our storytelling sessions, delivered by our passionate team of volunteers.