Where is Thomas Hardy Statue?

Thomas Hardy Statue is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 1UW), in the parish of Dorchester.

How do I get to Thomas Hardy Statue?

The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT1 1UW.

Is Thomas Hardy Statue a protected site?

Yes — Thomas Hardy Statue is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).

Is Thomas Hardy Statue free to visit?

Yes, Thomas Hardy Statue is free to enter.

How do I get to Thomas Hardy Statue?

The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 1UW.

Public art & sculpture · South West England

Thomas Hardy Statue

In or near Charminster.

Paid admission£££

Thomas Hardy Statue — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Dorchester West · 0.5 km

Paid entry
Dog-friendly

Thomas Hardy Statue is a public art 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 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The Tutankhamun Exhibition in Dorchester showcases a recreation of the famous pharaoh's tomb and treasures. Visitors can explore meticulously recreated artifacts, including the Golden Mask and the mummy of Tutankhamun, providing a unique insight into ancient Egyptian history.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Thomas Hardy Statue is a statue of Thomas Hardy, located at Dorchester, Dorset, England. It was funded by public subscription to commemorate Hardy's life and works, three years after his death. Designed by Eric Kennington, the statue was unveiled on 2 September 1931 by Sir James Matthew Barrie. It has been a Grade II listed monument since 1950.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates: 50.7152, -2.4415
District: Dorset
Parish: Dorchester
Postcode: DT1 1UW
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
Phone: +44 1305 269571
Nearest railway station: Dorchester West — 0.5 km
Opening: Open everyday 10am–4pm
Official site: www.tutankhamun-exhibition.co.uk

Sources

osm: node/9471620886 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Thomas Hardy Statue (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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