The summer holidays are here, and my main plan to save my sanity is to be out of the house as much as possible. My youngest can be a proper handful in the house at the moment, tantrums and demanding this that and the other – get him out somewhere and he is a delight.
Today we have a dog on loan, so eldest, youngest, said dog and I went up to the nearby Hardy Monument. This 72 foot tower stands on an exposed location not too far from us in Dorset. It was built in 1844 in memory of Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Flag Captain of HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar and as well as being striking itself, it’s position atop a hill offers virtually panoramic views across Dorset fields and as far as the sea.
You can go up the tower. And I am sure it offers even more incredible views, but at 120 steps high, and with small chap and dog in tow, we decided not to bother, and instead took in the breathtaking views and then had a stroll through the surrounding countryside. Be warned, I have rarely been here without it being blowy – hold onto your hats!! Well worth the damage to your hair style for the utter gorgeousness of the views and walks on offer (mind you, I always look like I have been dragged through a hedge anyway!). And here are the snaps to prove how lovely it is:-
The Hardy Monument is a National Trust property located not far from Dorchester in Dorset. The car park and monument are open 10-4.30 daily (weather permitting) and parking costs £1 an hour, and entry to the monument is £2 per person, children go free. For more info check the webpage here. There are currently no toilets or refreshments available – but plans are afoot for a mobile snack van. A top spot for blowing away the cobwebs!
Love Miss Cisco XXX
Some stunning photos here Sonya – having a dog on loan just adds to the fun!
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This looks like a great place to visit, despite the breeze. I bet your dog loved it there! What a great photo of you all.
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What absolutely stunning pictures and a gorgeous place to visit!
Great photos, you have some beautiful sights close to you. I love having a dog, as a family its a great way to go exploring. I hope you get to borrow the doggy a lot more, such a beaut.
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Such lovely photos! We don’t break up until the end of this week but my plan for the summer is pretty much the same. Get out and enjoy the fresh air as much as possible x
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Looks so much fun. Definitely pays to get children out and about in the holidays.
I’ve not heard of this monument – what a lovely piece of history.
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Gorgeous photos. You’ll laugh at me, but I always used to think it was for Thomas Hardy the writer!
We have 3 famous Hardys in Dorchester just to be confusing! The writer, the one mentioned above of Victory fame and then another Thomas Hardye who was some sort of pirate type figure who founded a school for poor boys – and who our town senior school is named after!
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What gorgeous photos Sonya – that looks like a lovely day out x x
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What some beautiful photos! An amazing looking place to spend some time.
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Wow, without reading posts like this I would never probably know such things existed x
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So many beautiful photos and a part of the world I don’t know well at all.
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Fab photo;s. I wonder how many more people are doing Nelson Impressions now! Only me! Mini is being a terror at the moment
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haha I like your style – I think more parenting should be done in the style on famous leaders, just for comedy value!
I have only driven past and didn’t realise you could walk up it. Now on my to do list for the holidays
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It looks like a fabulous place to visit., great pictures. Mich x
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Oh, Sonya, gorgeous pictures! and having a dog to babysit is ideal if you are an animal lover but have other small charges to care for now :-).xx
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its lovely when you can go for a nice walk out with great scenery