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.
(1326)

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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18/06/2026

🏰Train like a knight, dance like a noble and take part in a siege at Corfe Castle.

⚜️Step into the high life of the Middle Ages with live shows, hands-on activities and medieval games for the whole family.

Live shows:
11.30am: Knight School
1.30pm: Medieval Dancing
3pm: Castle Siege

Knights and Castles | 20 & 21 June | 10am - 4.30pm | Free activities | Usual admission applies | Free entry for National Trust members |

More info here:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle/events/01c87931-b2d9-44de-92d7-efe4cc363727

🌞Corfe Castle has some fantastic events lined up this summer🏰🍋‍🟩11 & 12 July: Food and Drink Festival, 10am - 4.30pm🎵24,...
17/06/2026

🌞Corfe Castle has some fantastic events lined up this summer🏰

🍋‍🟩11 & 12 July: Food and Drink Festival, 10am - 4.30pm

🎵24, 25 & 26 July: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra & light show: 7pm - 9.30pm

🎭6, 13 & 20 August: Outdoor Theatre, 7pm - 9.30pm/10pm

🎞️28 & 29 August: Outdoor Cinema, 7.30pm - 11pm

For details please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle/events

Today (Sun 14 June) at Corfe Castle: journey back to Medieval times. ⚜️Meet medieval characters🎳Play authentic games🏰DIs...
14/06/2026

Today (Sun 14 June) at Corfe Castle: journey back to Medieval times.

⚜️Meet medieval characters
🎳Play authentic games
🏰DIscover the strange realities of medieval life

Live shows:
11.30am- Here comes the sheriff
1.30pm- Medieval time show
3pm- Mad medieval medicine

Life in the Middle Ages | Sunday 14 June | 10am - 4.30pm | Usual admission applies | Free entry for National Trust members |

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Today (Sun 14 June) at Corfe Castle: journey back to Medieval times. ⚜️Meet medieval characters🎳Play authentic games🏰DIs...
14/06/2026

Today (Sun 14 June) at Corfe Castle: journey back to Medieval times.

⚜️Meet medieval characters
🎳Play authentic games
🏰DIscover the strange realities of medieval life

Live shows:
11.30am- Here comes the sheriff
1.30pm- Medieval time show
3pm- Mad medieval medicine

Life in the Middle Ages | Sunday 14 June | 10am - 4.30pm | Usual admission applies | Free entry for National Trust members |

For more info visit:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle/events/32bd505a-035a-4c01-a740-32f5a1ed6948

Step back into a world of magic, medicine and myth at Corfe Castle this weekend (13 & 14 June).⚜️Meet medieval character...
10/06/2026

Step back into a world of magic, medicine and myth at Corfe Castle this weekend (13 & 14 June).

⚜️Meet medieval characters, play authentic medieval games and discover the strange realities of life in the Middle Ages.

⚕️Live shows including tales of sheriffs and medieval justice, the surprising importance of time and religion, and mad medieval medicine.

Life in the Middle Ages | 13 & 14 June | 10am - 4.30pm | Free event | Usual admission applies | Free entry for National Trust members |

More info here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle/events/32bd505a-035a-4c01-a740-32f5a1ed6948

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Wareham
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