Hardy Monument

On a clear day you can see Start Point, Devon and St. Catherine’s Point on the Isle of Wight, both of which are around 65 kilometres (40 miles) away, and to the north Pen Hill in the Mendip Hills, which is also around 65 kilometres (40 miles) away.
You will also get the opportunity to meet our expert, National Trust guides who will give you the full history of this monument.

*Due to the remote nature of this site and unpredictable weather patterns opening and closing times could vary.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

Open from 10.30 -15.00. Booking not required. Last entry is 15.00.

Sunday 14 September:

Open from 10.30 - 15.00. Booking not required. Last entry is 15.00.

Location & directions

Hardy Monument, Portesham, Near Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9HY

Directions:

by road: Hardy Monument lies next to the lane between Martinstown and Abbotsbury. It is also easily accessible from the B3157 at Portesham and the A35 at Winterbourne Abbas. Sat Nav: Grid ref: SY612876.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Parking is free This is a cash only site There are NO toilets This property has 120 steps in a spiral staircase to the top Dogs are allowed in the grounds around the monument but not inside the monument A children's trail is available free of charge, please ask on arrival If you collect the National Trust pin badges a special Hardy Monument badge can be purchased on site - CASH ONLY PLEASE

Additional information

To see a video of the site before hand please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P4N7i5BSOk

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