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From 22/02/2026 until 12/12/2026
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Feb2026
Hardy and Dorset Dialect
On 22/02/2026
Starts 14:00 until 17:00
Starts 14:00 until 17:00
A fun and friendly event with a nod to poet William Barnes on his 225th birthday
LOCATION: The Casterbridge Room, The King's Arms, 30 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HF
LOCATION: The Casterbridge Room, The King's Arms, 30 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HF
Feb2026
Wessex Walks: Weatherbury
On 29/03/2026
Starts 11:00 until 13:00
Starts 11:00 until 13:00
A Walk around Puddletown - Hardy's Weatherbury
LOCATION: The Blue Vinny, 12 The Moor, Puddletown, Dorchester DT2 8TE
LOCATION: The Blue Vinny, 12 The Moor, Puddletown, Dorchester DT2 8TE
Mar2026
The Hand of Ethelberta Study Day
On 11/04/2026
Starts 10:00 until 17:00
Starts 10:00 until 17:00
Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of A Comedy in Chapters
LOCATION: The Town Hall, The Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF
LOCATION: The Town Hall, The Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF
Apr2026
The Hand of Ethelberta Walk
On 12/04/2026
Starts 11:00 until 14:00
Starts 11:00 until 14:00
A Walk around Wareham exploring the Anglebury featured in Hardy's novels
LOCATION: Wareham Railway Station, Northport, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4AS
LOCATION: Wareham Railway Station, Northport, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4AS
Apr2026
Thomas Hardy Birthday Weekend 2026
From 29/05/2026 until 31/05/2026
Starts 19:00 until 20:00
Starts 19:00 until 20:00
Celebrate with a weekend of Hardy-related activities
May2026
27th International Thomas Hardy Conference and Festival
From 25/07/2026 until 01/08/2026
All day event
All day event
2026 THS Conference - A whole week to explore Hardy
LOCATION: Dorchester Baptist Church. Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1RR
LOCATION: Dorchester Baptist Church. Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1RR
Jul2026
Hardy, Powys: Time and Place - A Joint Study Day
From 24/10/2026 until 25/10/2026
Starts 10:00 until 17:00
Starts 10:00 until 17:00
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LOCATION: The Casterbridge Room, The King's Arms, 30 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HF
LOCATION: The Casterbridge Room, The King's Arms, 30 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HF
Oct2026
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