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Thomas Hardy's Cottage

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Location: Stinsford, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Roman Road, Puddletown Forest – Thomas Hardy's Cottage loop from Fordington

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90m

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2. Roman Road, Puddletown Forest – Thomas Hardy's Cottage loop from Puddletown

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3. Thomas Hardy's Cottage – Roman Road, Puddletown Forest loop from Tincleton

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130m

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Kit P

February 25, 2021

Built in 1800, this stunning thatched cottage was the birthplace of the famous writer, Thomas Hardy. Built by his great-grandfather, Hardy lived here for over 30 years and wrote some of his best works here, including 'Far from the Madding Crowd'. Now run by the National Trust, it's well worth visiting and there are stunning woodlands nearby for local explorations.

Paul

December 16, 2018

nationaltrust.org.uk/hardys-cottage

Cafe nearby with car park. Timed ticket for entry to cottage.

Free parking and entry if you are National Trust member.

Mike Cree

June 27, 2025

Thomas Hardy's Cottage is a significant literary landmark located in Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset, England. It is a quaint, cob and thatch cottage, notable for being the birthplace of the celebrated author Thomas Hardy in 1840.

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Location: Stinsford, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

Thomas Hardy's Cottage

1. Roman Road, Puddletown Forest – Thomas Hardy's Cottage loop from Fordington

2. Roman Road, Puddletown Forest – Thomas Hardy's Cottage loop from Puddletown

3. Thomas Hardy's Cottage – Roman Road, Puddletown Forest loop from Tincleton

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