This small group tour gives you the opportunity to visit thomas hardys birthplace the evocative cob and thatch cottage and visitor center experience max gate of dorchester a house he built for himself and his first wife emma lavinia gifford also where he died in 1928 far from the madding crowd tess of the durbervilles if youve heard of these titles youll know this truly a literary tour if you are a hardy fan then this is one tour you dont want to miss the tour can last up to 5