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Facilities, parking and directions for our award winning, fully accessible Visitor Centre
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This magical pocket of mixed woodland and heath is listed on the Ancient Woodland Inventory
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A family run cafe serving delicious homemade and locally sourced food
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Visit the National Trust website for visitor information about nearby Hardy's Cottage
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Keep up-to-date with the latest events taking place at Hardy's Birthplace and Thorncombe Wood
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The project invites everyone from the community to experience this area in new and exciting ways
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The project is a partnership between Dorset Council and the National Trust
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Helping visitors to understand and connect to Thorncombe Wood and how it is managed
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