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    Corfe Castle, Dorset
    © NTPL / Matthew Antrobus
    Corfe Castle
    The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5EZ
    Telephone: 01929 481294 (Infoline)
    Castle  Holiday cottage  1982 
    One of Britain's most majestic ruins and once a controlling gateway through the Purbeck Hills, the castle boasts breathtaking views and several waymarked walks. The demolition of the castle in 1646 by the Parliamentarians marked the end of a rich history as both fortress and royal residence. With its fallen walls and secret places, it is a place to explore, a giant playground for children of all ages. The crumbling ruins and subtle invasion by plants and animals, along with its almost ethereal quality as light and weather change, all contribute to the unique atmosphere of Corfe Castle

    Don't miss
    • Uncover the secrets of Dorset's iconic medieval monument.
    • Discover how royalty, warfare and nature has shaped the castle.
    • Spot the 'murder holes' and count the arrow loops.

    Making the most of your day
    Open-air theatre and cinema. Enid Blyton's birthday celebration (11 August). Family and general tours. Castle Quests during school holidays. Living history events and jester fun days. Dogs welcome on a short lead

    Opening times
    01-Jan - 28-Feb-10 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Mar - 31-Mar-10 10 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Apr - 30-Sep-10 10 - 6 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Oct - 31-Oct-10 10 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Nov - 31-Dec-10 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Tea-room: closed for refurbishment 4 to 29 January (01929 481332). Shop and tea-room close 5:30 April to September. Property completely closed 25 and 26 December. High winds can cause closure of all or parts of castle. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    01929 481294 (Infoline) 01929 480921 (shop) 01929 480609 (Learning) Fax: 01929 477067 Emailcorfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): adult £6.20 (£5.63), child £3.10 (£2.81), family £15.50 (£14.09), family (1 adult) £9.30 (£8.44). Paying visitors arriving by public transport offered a reduction on production of a valid bus or train ticket. Members arriving by public transport offered a voucher redeemable at the National Trust shop or tea-room in Corfe Castle


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    • Brownsea Island
    • Clouds Hill
    • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
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    • To find out more about Corfe Castle buy the guide before you visit
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