Natural landmarks · South West England
Max Gate
In or near Charminster.
Max Gate — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Marika Reinholds — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Max Gate is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Max Gate is a house located in South-East England, postcode DT1. It was designed by Thomas Hardy, who is notable for both his literary contributions and architectural work. The property is recognised for its historical significance and is a Grade II listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7081, -2.4200
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Dorchester
- Postcode
- DT1 2AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1305 262538
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Apr 5-Sep 30 Mo,We,Su 14:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/367048284 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Max Gate?
- Max Gate is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 2AB), in the parish of Dorchester.
- What is Max Gate?
- Max Gate — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Max Gate?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT1 2AB.
- Is Max Gate a protected site?
- Yes — Max Gate is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Max Gate free to visit?
- Yes, Max Gate is free to enter.
- How do I get to Max Gate?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 2AB.