Hardy's Cottage
22 August 2023
A classic cottage with real romance; close your eyes and imagine the characters of Far from the Madding Crowd coming to life here.
Places To Visit near Tolpuddle
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Hardy's Cottage
A classic cottage with real romance; close your eyes and imagine the characters of Far from the Madding Crowd coming to life here.
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Monkey World
The whole spectrum from chimpanzees and orangutans to marmosets - most have been rescued and all are incredible. This sanctuary does an amazing job at looking after the animals, yet allowing the public to enjoy them, without making too much of a spectacle. Fascinating, sad, heart-warming and fun - you can't tire of the monkey antics but there are impressive play parks for the kids to imitate the apes, should they so wish.
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Sculpture by the Lake
Visit this beautiful location to view these sculptures which demonstrate and individual artist flair. Set beside these picturesque lakes the sculptures unite with the environment.
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Clouds Hill
Now a National Trust property, Clouds Hill was once the Dorset home of Lawrence of Arabia. There is an exhibition detailing Lawrence's extraordinary life and his grave can be found in the churchyard of St Nicholas Church in Moreton. There is also a beautiful new trail through rhododendrons to a delightful picnic spot on top of the hill. House open March to October only.
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Kingston Maurward Gardens
Formal gardens in the Arts and Crafts' style of the Edwardian era in the grounds of Kingston Maurward House. Thomas Hardy was a frequent visitor to the house as a boy, and it features as 'Knapwater House' in his novel Desperate Remedies. Children can meet Button and Pebbles the donkeys in the animal park, as well as miniature Shetland ponies, goats, pigs, rabbits, ducks, emus and peacocks. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the large picnic area. There is also a refreshment kiosk, visitor centre and shop.
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Moreton Forest
A diverse combination of heath land, forest and footpaths can be found here. The site also includes the summit of Cloud's Hill on which there are two Bronze age barrows.
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Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
Take a walk through history and discover the hardship and punishment dished out to the Tolpuddle Martyrs.
Places To Visit near Tolpuddle
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Monkey World
6 August 2023
The whole spectrum from chimpanzees and orangutans to marmosets - most have been rescued and all are incredible. This sanctuary does an amazing job at looking after the animals, yet allowing the public to enjoy them, without making too much of a spectacle. Fascinating, sad, heart-warming and fun - you can't tire of the monkey antics but there are impressive play parks for the kids to imitate the apes, should they so wish.
Sculpture by the Lake
8 July 2018
Visit this beautiful location to view these sculptures which demonstrate and individual artist flair. Set beside these picturesque lakes the sculptures unite with the environment.
Clouds Hill
3 June 2012
Now a National Trust property, Clouds Hill was once the Dorset home of Lawrence of Arabia. There is an exhibition detailing Lawrence's extraordinary life and his grave can be found in the churchyard of St Nicholas Church in Moreton. There is also a beautiful new trail through rhododendrons to a delightful picnic spot on top of the hill. House open March to October only.
Kingston Maurward Gardens
6 March 2009
Formal gardens in the Arts and Crafts' style of the Edwardian era in the grounds of Kingston Maurward House. Thomas Hardy was a frequent visitor to the house as a boy, and it features as 'Knapwater House' in his novel Desperate Remedies. Children can meet Button and Pebbles the donkeys in the animal park, as well as miniature Shetland ponies, goats, pigs, rabbits, ducks, emus and peacocks. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the large picnic area. There is also a refreshment kiosk, visitor centre and shop.
Moreton Forest
A diverse combination of heath land, forest and footpaths can be found here. The site also includes the summit of Cloud's Hill on which there are two Bronze age barrows.
The Tank Museum
A treat for the boys.
Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
Take a walk through history and discover the hardship and punishment dished out to the Tolpuddle Martyrs.