Max Gate, Victorian house museum in Dorchester, England
Max Gate features red brick walls, intricate Victorian details, and multiple rooms spread across two floors with a prominent east tower extension.
Thomas Hardy designed and supervised the construction of Max Gate between 1883 and 1885, living there until his death in 1928.
The property contains the study where Thomas Hardy wrote major novels including Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure.
The National Trust opens the house from April through September on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays between 14:00 and 17:00.
The garden reflects Hardy's personal design with specific plant selections and layouts he chose to complement the natural environment.
Location: Dorchester
Operator: National Trust
Opening Hours: April 5-September 30 Montag,Mittwoch,Sonntag 14:00-17:00
Phone: +441305262538
Email: Maxgate@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/hardys-house-max-gate
GPS coordinates: 50.70808,-2.42001
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:21
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