Planning a trip to Dorset?

Thomas Hardy Society Members get Hospitality Discounts at the following exclusive hotels:

THE SUMMER LODGE COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL & RESTAURANT

and

Enjoy luxurious surroundings deep in the heart of Hardy's Wessex in Evershot (Hardy's Evershead), inspiration for The Sow and Acorn in Tess of the d'Urbervilles and close to locations in The Woodlanders

THS Members receive the following

10% discount on Food and Drinks
15% discount on room rates

Bookings to be made directly with the Hotel and Inn

Exclusion dates apply

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2026 THS Dates for your diary

From 29/03/2026 until 12/12/2026
Starts 11:00 until 13:00

Thomas Hardy Birthday Weekend 2026

From 29/05/2026 until 31/05/2026
Starts 19:00 until 20:00

27th International Thomas Hardy Conference and Festival

From 25/07/2026 until 01/08/2026
All day event

Roman Casterbridge

On 25/07/2026
Starts 13:30 until 15:30