Dementia-friendly Exhibition Tour: Hardy's Wessex

Type:Exhibition

Poole Museum Service, 4 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BW

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Dementia-friendly Exhibition Tour: Hardy's Wessex

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An interactive session for those living with dementia and their carers.

A chance to view and discuss the works of an exhibition that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and literature of the Victorian novelist and poet, Thomas Hardy. Explore the stunning Wessex landscapes that shaped his view of the world and discover his story, retold in exciting new ways by the museum collections.

£4 per person including refreshments. A hot drink and cake will be provided in the café at the end of the session.
Places available: 16
Location: Poole Museum Temporary Exhibition Galleries

Book Your Place: http://ow.ly/f6e350J0lNI

Advance booking essential. If you require support with booking please contact Erni on 01202 127 433 or e-mail erni.pelham@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Directions

Road Directions

Poole Museum, Scaplen's Court and Poole History Centre are all situated very close together on the lower high street just off Poole Quay.

Parking - We do not have dedicated on-site parking available. The nearest car park is Quay Visitors car park, Strand Street, BH15 1SB and is within walking distance of the Museum.

Please note: From 1 April to 31 October, 10am to 10pm, the Lower High Street, Paradise Street and Poole Quay will be closed to motor vehicles.

Public Transport Directions

Buses - Route One links the town's car parks, bus and rail stations with the Lower High Street.

Train - The railway station is just over half a mile from the museum by a mainly traffic-free walk.

Bicycles - We have parking for bicycles and many cycle friendly routes in Poole.There is a Beryl bike bay outside Poole Museum. Beryl is a bike share scheme across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.

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