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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If you're a BH19 or BH20 local, this one's for you..To support our local community, residents with a BH19 or BH20 postco...
23/05/2026

If you're a BH19 or BH20 local, this one's for you..

To support our local community, residents with a BH19 or BH20 postcode get free entry to the castle for Monday's bank holiday May Fair. Just bring proof of address on the day and come and enjoy the fun with us.

🐶 Dog show arena and waggy tails competition (bring your dog!).
🤡 Face painting
🎯 Family friendly games
🎲Tombola and raffle
🎶 Live ukulele band

Also there's The New Famous Five and the Forgotten Treasure quest and lively, immersive storytelling tours running throughout the day.

Looking forward to seeing you here! More information: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle

Image: National Trust Images. Hugh Mothershole

Half-term starts tomorrow! 🥳  Come along to explore, grow and even time travel..🙋🏽‍♀️ Join lively and interactive storyt...
22/05/2026

Half-term starts tomorrow! 🥳 Come along to explore, grow and even time travel..

🙋🏽‍♀️ Join lively and interactive storytelling tours bringing the past to life, revealing how kings, nobles and everyday visitors were received at the castle.

🐶 Join The New Famous Five on their quest to find the forgotten treasure. Explore the ruins to solve clues and crack puzzles.

🌱 Plant your own nasturtium seeds in an eco pot, take it home and watch it grow.

🎯 Fun, family games in the outer bailey

🎪 Traditional village fair on bank holiday Monday 25th

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle
Free activities with usual admission | Storytelling tours begin at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm | Castle open 10am - 4.30pm

We can't wait for the village May Fair on Bank Holiday Monday. 🎪🐶 Four-legged friends are always welcome at Corfe Castle...
21/05/2026

We can't wait for the village May Fair on Bank Holiday Monday. 🎪

🐶 Four-legged friends are always welcome at Corfe Castle, but come along to see the dog shows and your pooch might just take home a prize in the waggiest tail competition!

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We've got something new to reveal for half term... we've teamed up with Blyton Books to bring The New Famous Five and th...
20/05/2026

We've got something new to reveal for half term... we've teamed up with Blyton Books to bring The New Famous Five and the Forgotten Treasure, written by Chris Smith and inspired by Enid Blyton, to life.

🏰 Explore the ruins to solve clues and crack puzzles. Guide a ball through a maze, unlock a padlock and even step inside a mock burial chamber. 😬

Free with normal admission, no booking needed. Runs from 23 May.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle

John Winder, our magnificent storyteller, is back this half-term as the Keeper of the Castle. 🙋🏽‍♀️ Be John's guest from...
19/05/2026

John Winder, our magnificent storyteller, is back this half-term as the Keeper of the Castle.

🙋🏽‍♀️ Be John's guest from the past as he takes you on immersive journey with tales, games and hands-on activities to discover how kings, nobles and everyday visitors were welcomed within these mighty walls.

Tours run daily throughout half term at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm. No need to book.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle

Image Jon Bish

On Bank Holiday Monday 25 May, Corfe Castle hosts the annual Village May Fair. 🎪Expect a fun-packed day of games, crafts...
17/05/2026

On Bank Holiday Monday 25 May, Corfe Castle hosts the annual Village May Fair. 🎪

Expect a fun-packed day of games, crafts, a raffle, face painting, a dog show arena with a waggy tails competition (bring your dog!). Also live music from a brilliant ukulele band.

This is a village event, organised for the village by the village and all are welcome.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle

Image: Eoin McDowell.

Who's ready for half term!  🙋🏽‍♀️🌱 Get your hands mucky by planting your own nasturtium seed to take home⌛ Travel back i...
16/05/2026

Who's ready for half term! 🙋🏽‍♀️

🌱 Get your hands mucky by planting your own nasturtium seed to take home

⌛ Travel back in time on one of our interactive storytelling tours to learn about the castle's past through tales, games and hands-on activities.

🎲 Explore the ruins to solve clues and crack puzzles. Guide a ball through a maze, step inside a mock burial chamber and more in The New Famous Five quest

Interactive storytelling tours daily at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm | No booking needed | Activities free with normal castle admission | Open 10am - 4pm

Corfe Castle: Great photo of these guys in our Medieval costumes 😎🏰
14/05/2026

Corfe Castle: Great photo of these guys in our Medieval costumes 😎🏰

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Wareham
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Opening Hours

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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+441929481294

Website

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