National Trust Corfe Castle

National Trust Corfe Castle A thousand-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, located in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck. Spot the ‘murder holes’ and count the arrow loops.
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A perfect day out for family fun, or somewhere to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of its history.
Explore one of Britain’s most iconic survivors of the English Civil War, partially demolished in 1646 by the Parliamentarians. A favourite haunt for adults and children alike, you can’t fail to be captivated by these romantic castle ruins with breathtaking views across Purbeck. D

iscover 1000 years of the castle’s history as a royal palace and fortress. With fallen walls and secret places, there are tales of treachery and treason around every corner. Feel history come to life and see the wildlife that has set up home here. See both traditional and modern conservation techniques come together ensuring the castle lives on for future generations. Our Facebook house rules

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We love this picture of Corfe Castle, Dorset: one of England's most dramatic castle ruins 🏰Photo credit: Rupert Kirby
05/06/2026

We love this picture of Corfe Castle, Dorset: one of England's most dramatic castle ruins 🏰

Photo credit: Rupert Kirby

🎪Join Fiery Jack's circus skills school at Corfe Castle - one of England's most dramatic castle ruins - this weekend (6 ...
04/06/2026

🎪Join Fiery Jack's circus skills school at Corfe Castle - one of England's most dramatic castle ruins - this weekend (6 & 7 June).
All activities take place under or around the circus tent in the castle grounds.

🤹10am - 12.30pm: Circus skills open workshop session
🤗12.30pm - 1pm: Gather for a spectacular show
🚴‍♀️2pm - 4.30pm - Cycle Circus with extraordinary bikes: performances and hands-on sessions

Circus Skills with Fiery Jack | 6 & 7 June | 10am - 4.30pm | Free event | Usual admission applies | Free entry for National Trust members |

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle/events/5232a60d-fb0f-4862-99a2-3b5f7f3d9f90

Corfe Castle: Join us for an interactive storytelling tour with our brilliant 'Keeper of the Castle', where families are...
31/05/2026

Corfe Castle: Join us for an interactive storytelling tour with our brilliant 'Keeper of the Castle', where families are welcomed as guests from the past 🏰

Plus get hands-on and plant your very own nasturtium seed to take home and grow 🌼 and explore the castle with The New Famous Five trail 🔎

May Half Term | 26 - 31 May | 10am - 4.30pm | Activities & storytelling tours included in admission | Free entry for National Trust members

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle/events/21be2998-0845-4275-a075-4abb749984be

This week at Corfe Castle: Hands-on seed planting activity - come and plant your very own Nasturtium seed to take home a...
28/05/2026

This week at Corfe Castle: Hands-on seed planting activity - come and plant your very own Nasturtium seed to take home and grow.

Plus join an immersive storytelling tour with our brilliant Keeper of the Castle, where families are welcomed as guests from the past.

May Half Term | 26 - 31 May | 10am - 4.30pm | Free activities | Usual admission applies | Free entry for National Trust members |

Corfe Castle: Join us for interactive storytelling tours with the Keeper of the Castle, where families are welcomed as g...
27/05/2026

Corfe Castle: Join us for interactive storytelling tours with the Keeper of the Castle, where families are welcomed as guests from the past 🏰😀

Plus get hands-on and plant your very own nasturtium seed to take home and grow 🌸☀️

May Half Term | 26 - 31 May | 10am - 4.30pm | Free storytelling and activities | Usual addmission applies | Free entry for National Trust members |

Happening today: Corfe Castle Village May Fair. Organised by the village, for the village ☀️ Corfe Castle hosts its annu...
25/05/2026

Happening today: Corfe Castle Village May Fair. Organised by the village, for the village ☀️

Corfe Castle hosts its annual village fete, a fun-packed day of games, crafts, a raffle, face painting and plenty of refreshments 🤗

Residents and visitors from further afield are all welcome!

Corfe Castle Village May Fair | Monday 25 May | 10am - 4.30pm | Usual admission applies | Free entry to National Trust members | Free entry today for residents of BH19 and BH20 postcodes | Proof of residence is required on arrival |

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Wareham
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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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