Thomas Hardy's Dorchester

Thu May 07 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC+01:00

Dorset Museum & Art Gallery | Dorchester

Dorchester Walking Festival
Publisher/HostDorchester Walking Festival
Thomas Hardy's Dorchester
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This walk and talk will explore the town where Hardy worked and set many of his novels and poems.
About this Event

Dorchester was Thomas Hardy's Casterbridge. This walk and talk will explore the town where Hardy worked, and set many of his novels and poems. We will be stopping at places for readings, and with plenty of Hardy chat along the way.

Walk Leader: Alban O' Brien

Walk length: 4 km

Walk start: Outside Dorset County Museum and Art Gallery

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Walk ends: Town Pump, Cornhill

No dogs please

Terms and conditions:

We offer refunds up to 7 days before any booked walks.

Please arrive at the meeting point a minimum of 10 minutes before the advertised start time. Walks will start on time whether all participants have arrived or not. Finishing times are approximate and may vary.

The walk leader is in complete charge of the walk. Routes/events may be changed and distances are approximate.

Walks will only be cancelled if conditions could put participants in danger. The organisers will contact participants directly should this be the case.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

It is the responsibility of all participants to ensure that they are physically fit enough to take part in the walks they have booked onto.

It is essential that all participants wear appropriate footwear, clothing and equipment.

Dorchester Walking Festival contact: 07983 897051

Organised by Dorchester Town Council

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, High West Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 5.00

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