This small group tour gives you the opportunity to visit thomas hardys birthplace the evocative cob and thatch cottage and visitor centre experience max gate a house he built for himself and his first wife emma lavinia gifford in dorchester where he died in 1928 far from the madding crowd tess of the durbervilles if youve heard of these titles youll know this is a truly 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 6