Thousand-year-old castle, an iconic survivor of the English Civil War, rising above the Isle of Purbeck
One of the most evocative ruined castles in England
More than 1,000 years of turbulent history
Castle View visitor centre explores the lives (and deaths) of past residents
Extensive country estate to discover and explore
The Swanage Railway operates a steam train service to Corfe
What's new this year
After two years of an exciting programme of essential conservation work, full access is now available to all parts of the castle previously closed to visitors
Opening arrangements
Castle/shop
1 Feb–28 Feb 09
10–4
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1 Mar–31 Mar 09
10–5
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1 Apr–30 Sep 09
10--6*
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1 Oct–31 Oct 09
10–5
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1 Nov–31 Jan 10
10–4
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Tea-room
1 Feb–28 Feb 09
10–4
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1 Mar–31 Mar 09
10–5
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1 Apr–30 Sep 09
10–5:30
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1 Oct–31 Oct 09
10–5
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1 Nov--31 Jan 10*
10–4
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*Shop closes 5:30 April–September. The whole property is closed 25/26 December. High winds can cause closure of all or parts of the castle. Tea-room: open daily during winter local school holidays; *Closed for refurbishment 4 January–29 January 2010 (telephone 01929 481332). Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £5.90 (£5.36), child £2.95 (£2.68), family £14.75 (£13.40), family (1 adult) £8.85 (£8.04). Groups (£4.85). Paying visitors arriving by public transport offered a reduction on production of a valid bus or train ticket. NT members arriving by public transport offered a voucher redeemable at the NT shop or tea-room in Corfe Castle
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properties nearby
Brownsea Island
Clouds Hill
Studland Beach
Guidebook
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