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In the footsteps of Hardy's childhood

Sat 22 Aug · 13:15

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About This Event

The walk 'In the footsteps of Hardy's childhood' is led by a volunteer guide at Hardy’s Cottage in Poole on 1 August 2026 at 12:15. The one-hour route starts at the Visitor Centre and ends at the cottage.

This walk is led by one of our knowledgeable volunteers. Starting at the Visitor Centre and finishing at Hardy's Cottage, this walk lasts about 1 hour and includes poetry readings along the way linked to the natural surroundings of the woods and heathland.

Booking is not necessary. You just need to be at the Visitor Centre at Thorncombe Woods for 12.15 (ready for a 12.30 start).

Dates of the walks are:

Tue 7 July, Sun 19 July, Saturday 1 Aug, Tue 4 Aug, Sun 16 Aug, Saturday 22 Aug, Tue 1 Sep and Sun 20 Sep.

If you'd like to book a tour of Hardy's Cottage to tie in with the walk, we recommend making a booking for the 14.30 tour. To make a booking to visit the cottage please call: 0344 249 1895

You do not need to book a place on the Landscape Walk, you can just turn up and everyone is welcome. Please wear weather appropriate clothing.

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In the footsteps of Hardy's childhood takes place on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 13:15.

In the footsteps of Hardy's childhood is held at Hardy's Cottage in Poole (Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset).

Tickets for In the footsteps of Hardy's childhood can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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