Corfe Castle

At Corfe Castle, entry is free on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September and we have plenty of activities in store for you.

Join a storytelling tour with the Keeper of the Castle to discover all about castle life in medieval times.

Explore the castle mound on an ecology walk and learn about the plants that grow in the castle today.

Find out about puffins, peregrines, plants and beavers with the Countryside Team and chat about the past, present and future of Purbeck's landscape. Discover more about beavers which, for the first time since the late 1700s, are now roaming wild in England. Purbeck's population is centred around Studland, but future releases will soon see these amazing eco-engineers on the tributaries around the Corfe river.

Plus have a go at fun archery, meet our volunteer stonecarvers, and get hands on with our handling collection - will you be able to hold a yoke with two water buckets?

Also, check out our exhibition of Corfe Castle's wonderful medieval artefacts from everyday life in the Welcome Centre.

It's going to be a fun weekend - come and join us. All welcome.

The Keeper of the Castle Storytelling times:
10.30am accessible talk in the Outer Bailey (30 mins)
11.30am (45 minute tour)
12.30pm (45 minute tour)
2.00pm (45 minute tour)
3.30pm (45 minute tour)

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

10am - 4.30pm

Sunday 20 September:

10am - 4.30pm

Location & directions

The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EZ

Directions:

By road A351 Wareham to Swanage road. Parking: National Trust parking on A351 opposite the castle mound on the left when approaching from Wareham (free for members). Alternative pay and display parking at Purbeck Park, Norden (turn left at the roundabout when approaching from Wareham), or West Street (max four hours). During busy periods our car park fills up very quickly. Consider using one of the alternative car parks or come in the afternoon when we tend to be quieter. Sat Nav: Use postcode BH20 5DR. By bus Purbeck Breezer no.40 Poole to Swanage via Corfe Castle. Or no.30 Swanage to Weymouth via Corfe Castle. By train Closest main line train station is Wareham, after which you can cycle or take the Purbeck Breezer no.40 bus onwards to Corfe Castle. For further details, please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle

Contact on day:

Corfe Castle

Telephone number:

+441929481294

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The Outer Bailey of the castle is step-free, beyond that there is a steep slope up to the top of the castle. For any accessibility queries please contact us on 01929 481294 or email [email protected]

Additional information

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