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2026 THS Dates for your diary
From 29/03/2026 until 12/12/2026
Starts 11:00 until 13:00
Starts 11:00 until 13:00
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Mar2026
Thomas Hardy Birthday Weekend 2026
From 29/05/2026 until 31/05/2026
Starts 19:00 until 20:00
Starts 19:00 until 20:00
Celebrate with a weekend of Hardy-related activities
May2026
27th International Thomas Hardy Conference and Festival
From 25/07/2026 until 01/08/2026
All day event
All day event
"Thomas Hardy Week" at the 2026 THS Conference
LOCATION: Dorchester Baptist Church. Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1RR
LOCATION: Dorchester Baptist Church. Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1RR
Jul2026
Roman Casterbridge
On 25/07/2026
Starts 13:30 until 15:30
Starts 13:30 until 15:30
The 1st day of "Hardy Week" - For THS Conference Ticket holders Only
LOCATION: Dorchester Baptist Church. Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1RR
LOCATION: Dorchester Baptist Church. Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1RR
Jul2026
Hardy's Women - Double Bill
On 25/07/2026
Starts 20:00 until 22:00
Starts 20:00 until 22:00
Paula Byrne followed by Caroline Butler & Dave Townsend of the Mellstock Band
LOCATION: The Thomas Hardye School, Queen's Ave, Dorchester DT1 2ET
LOCATION: The Thomas Hardye School, Queen's Ave, Dorchester DT1 2ET
Jul2026
THS Conference: Sunday 26th July
On 26/07/2026
All day event
All day event
Bookable events taking place on Sunday during "Thomas Hardy Week"
Jul2026
THS Conference: Monday 27th July 2026
On 27/07/2026
Starts 09:00 until 21:30
Starts 09:00 until 21:30
Bookable events on the 3rd day of "Thomas Hardy Week"
LOCATION: The Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RR
LOCATION: The Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RR
Jul2026
THS Conference Tuesday 28th July 2026
On 28/07/2026
All day event
All day event
Bookable events on the 4th day of "Thomas Hardy Week"
LOCATION: The Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RR
LOCATION: The Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RR
Jul2026
THS Conference Wednesday 29th July 2026
On 29/07/2026
All day event
All day event
Bookable events on the 5th day of "Thomas Hardy Week"
LOCATION: The Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RR
LOCATION: The Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RR
Jul2026
In Harmony with Hardy
On 29/07/2026
Starts 19:00 until 21:00
Starts 19:00 until 21:00
An evening of readings, songs, and piano music
LOCATION: The Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF
LOCATION: The Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF
Jul2026
THS Conference Thursday 30th July 2026
On 30/07/2026
All day event
All day event
Bookable events on the 6th day of "Thomas Hardy Week"
LOCATION: The Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RR
LOCATION: The Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RR
Jul2026
THS Conference Friday 31st July 2026
On 31/07/2026
All day event
All day event
Bookable events on the 7th day of "Thomas Hardy Week"
LOCATION: The Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RR
LOCATION: The Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RR
Jul2026
THS Conference Saturday 1st August
On 01/08/2026
All day event
All day event
Bookable events on the final day of "Thomas Hardy Week"
LOCATION: The Casterbridge Room, The King's Arms,, 49 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HU
LOCATION: The Casterbridge Room, The King's Arms,, 49 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HU
Aug2026
Hardy, Powys: Time and Place - A Joint Study Day
From 24/10/2026 until 25/10/2026
Starts 10:00 until 17:00
Starts 10:00 until 17:00
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LOCATION: The Casterbridge Room, The King's Arms, 30 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HF
LOCATION: The Casterbridge Room, The King's Arms, 30 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HF
Oct2026
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2026 THS Dates for your diary
From 29/03/2026 until 12/12/2026
Starts 11:00 until 13:00
Starts 11:00 until 13:00
Thomas Hardy Birthday Weekend 2026
From 29/05/2026 until 31/05/2026
Starts 19:00 until 20:00
Starts 19:00 until 20:00
27th International Thomas Hardy Conference and Festival
From 25/07/2026 until 01/08/2026
All day event
All day event
Roman Casterbridge
On 25/07/2026
Starts 13:30 until 15:30
Starts 13:30 until 15:30
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