
Facilities, parking and directions for our award winning, fully accessible Visitor Centre

This magical pocket of mixed woodland and heath is listed on the Ancient Woodland Inventory

A family run cafe serving delicious homemade and locally sourced food

Visit the National Trust website for visitor information about nearby Hardy's Cottage

Keep up-to-date with the latest events taking place at Hardy's Birthplace and Thorncombe Wood

The project invites everyone from the community to experience this area in new and exciting ways

See our latest projects at Hardy's Birthplace and Thorncombe Wood
See our rooms and outdoor spaces available for booking

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