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Max Gate

Grade I historic house in Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK

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  • WhereDorchester, United Kingdom
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About Max Gate

Max Gate is the former home of Thomas Hardy and is located on the outskirts of Dorchester, Dorset, England. It was designed and built by Thomas Hardy for his own use in 1885 and he lived there until his death in 1928. In 1940 it was bequeathed to the National Trust by Hardy's sister and is now open to the public. It was designated as a Grade I listed building on 8 May 1970.

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Opening hours
Apr 05-Sep 30 Mon, Wed, Sun 14:00-17:00 from OpenStreetMap; check before you go
Official website
nationaltrust.org.uk
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