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27th International Thomas Hardy Conference and Festival
27th International Thomas Hardy Conference and Festival
From 25/07/2026 until 01/08/2026
All day event
"Thomas Hardy Week" at the 2026 THS Conference
LOCATION: Dorchester Baptist Church. Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1RR
Jul2026
Roman Casterbridge
Roman Casterbridge
On 25/07/2026
Starts 13:30 until 15:30
The 1st day of "Hardy Week" - For THS Conference Ticket holders Only
LOCATION: Dorchester Baptist Church. Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1RR
Jul2026
Writers' Workshop with the Bards of Dorchester and Dorset
Writers' Workshop with the Bards of Dorchester and Dorset
On 25/07/2026
Starts 16:00 until 18:00
Inspired by Hardy: Writing Place, Memory and Voice
LOCATION: The Casterbridge Room, The King's Arms,, 49 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HU
Jul2026
Visit Oxford - Hardy's Christminster
Visit Oxford - Hardy's Christminster
On 26/07/2026
Starts 00:00 until 18:30
Exploring Jude the Obscure – Marygreen and Christminster
LOCATION: Top o Town Car Park Bridport Rd, Dorchester DT1 1XT
Jul2026
Wey Valley Walk
Wey Valley Walk
On 26/07/2026
Starts 10:15 until 15:30
Explore the Wey Valley on foot
LOCATION: Dray Horse Yard, Brewery Square, Dorchester DT1 1QR
Jul2026
The Purbeck Way to Lulworth Cove
The Purbeck Way to Lulworth Cove
On 27/07/2026
Starts 13:30 until 17:30
A Circular Walk from Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door
LOCATION: Lulworth Cove Visitor Centre, Main Rd, West Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5RQ
Jul2026
The Trumpet Major Tour
The Trumpet Major Tour
On 27/07/2026
Starts 13:30 until 17:30
Visit scenes from Hardy's historical novel
LOCATION: Top o Town Car Park, Bridport Rd, Dorchester DT1 1XT
Jul2026
The Trumpet Major at Poxwell Manor
The Trumpet Major at Poxwell Manor
On 27/07/2026
Starts 19:00 until 21:00
A Special Production at Hardy's Oxwell Hall
LOCATION: Poxwell Manor, Poxwell, Dorset, DT2 8ND
Jul2026
Hardy & Archaeology
Hardy & Archaeology
On 28/07/2026
Starts 13:30 until 16:30
A Talk with a View and a Dorset Cream Tea
LOCATION: Came Down Golf Club Dorchester DT2 8NR
Jul2026
Hardy's Dorset Gallery Tour
Hardy's Dorset Gallery Tour
On 28/07/2026
Starts 13:30 until 15:30
Showcasing the life and works of Thomas Hardy
LOCATION: Dorset Museum & Art Gallery High West St, Dorchester DT1 1XA
Jul2026
The Mayor of Casterbridge Walk
The Mayor of Casterbridge Walk
On 28/07/2026
Starts 15:00 until 16:30
A walking tour of Hardy's novel set in Victorian Dorchester
LOCATION: Dorset Museum & Art Gallery High West St, Dorchester DT1 1XA
Jul2026
A Casterbridge Quiz and Buffet
A Casterbridge Quiz and Buffet
On 28/07/2026
Starts 19:00 until 21:00
How much do you know about Thomas Hardy and Wessex?
LOCATION: The Old Tea House 44 High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UT
Jul2026
THS Conference Wednesday 29th July 2026
THS Conference Wednesday 29th July 2026
On 29/07/2026
All day event
Bookable events on the 5th day of "Thomas Hardy Week"
LOCATION: The Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RR
Jul2026
Fiddler of the Reels Musical Walk
Fiddler of the Reels Musical Walk
On 29/07/2026
Starts 13:30 until 16:30
A Musical Walk, led by Dr Tony Fincham, accompanied by Ruth Thompson & Cath McMillan
LOCATION: Top o Town Car Park, Bridport Rd, Dorchester DT1 1XT
Jul2026
In Harmony with Hardy
In Harmony with Hardy
On 29/07/2026
Starts 19:00 until 21:00
An evening of readings, songs, and piano music
LOCATION: The Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF
Jul2026
THS Conference Thursday 30th July 2026
THS Conference Thursday 30th July 2026
On 30/07/2026
All day event
Bookable events on the 6th day of "Thomas Hardy Week"
LOCATION: The Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RR
Jul2026
Portland Tour: The Isle of Slingers
Portland Tour: The Isle of Slingers
On 30/07/2026
Starts 13:30 until 17:30
Explore landmarks featured in The Well Beloved
LOCATION: Top o' Town Car Park Bridport Rd, Dorchester DT1 1XT
Jul2026
THS Conference Friday 31st July 2026
THS Conference Friday 31st July 2026
On 31/07/2026
All day event
Bookable events on the 7th day of "Thomas Hardy Week"
LOCATION: The Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RR
Jul2026
Sherborne Tour: Sherton Abbas
Sherborne Tour: Sherton Abbas
On 31/07/2026
Starts 13:30 until 16:30
Explore the former capital of the Kingdom of Wessex
LOCATION: Top o' Town Car Park Bridport Rd, Dorchester DT1 1XT
Jul2026
THS Conference Saturday 1st August
THS Conference Saturday 1st August
On 01/08/2026
All day event
Bookable events on the final day of "Thomas Hardy Week"
LOCATION: The Casterbridge Room, The King's Arms,, 49 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HU
Aug2026
THS AGM 2026
THS AGM 2026
On 01/08/2026
Starts 11:00 until 12:00
The Thomas Hardy Society - Annual General Meeting 2026
LOCATION: The Casterbridge Room, The King's Arms,, 49 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF
Aug2026
Harvest Home with the Distracted Preacher
Harvest Home with the Distracted Preacher
On 20/09/2026
Starts 15:00 until 19:30
A Harvest Festival event at St Michael's Church, Owermoigne
LOCATION: St Michael's Church, Church Lane, Owermoigne, Dorset, DT2 8HS
Sep2026
Hardy, Powys: Time and Place - A Joint Study Day
Hardy, Powys: Time and Place - A Joint Study Day
From 24/10/2026 until 25/10/2026
Starts 10:00 until 17:00
Thomas Hardy and the Powys Family
LOCATION: The Casterbridge Room, The King's Arms, 30 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HF
Oct2026
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Upcoming events
27th International Thomas Hardy Conference and Festival
27th International Thomas Hardy Conference and Festival
From 25/07/2026 until 01/08/2026
All day event
Roman Casterbridge
Roman Casterbridge
On 25/07/2026
Starts 13:30 until 15:30
Writers' Workshop with the Bards of Dorchester and Dorset
Writers' Workshop with the Bards of Dorchester and Dorset
On 25/07/2026
Starts 16:00 until 18:00
Visit Oxford - Hardy's Christminster
Visit Oxford - Hardy's Christminster
On 26/07/2026
Starts 00:00 until 18:30
Latest news
The Hardy Cello
The Hardy Cello
Jul2026
The Withered Arm Article
The Withered Arm Article
Jul2026
Words, Music and Place Study Day
Words, Music and Place Study Day
Jul2026
Hardy and Music
Hardy and Music
Jun2026

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