Max Gate
Poet and novelist Thomas Hardy designed and lived in this house from 1885 until his death in 1928. Here he wrote Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Jude the Obscure and The Mayor of Casterbridge, as well as much of his poetry. The house contains several pieces of Hardy's furniture. No toilets, unsuitable for coaches and trailer caravans.
01305 262538
01305 250978
Dining & Drawing Room only; 1 Apr-30 Sept Mon, Wed & Sun 14.00-17.00. Private visits by appointment with the tenants
National Trust