© NTPL / Joe Cornish
Corfe Castle only makes up a small part of the Corfe Estate, yet the ruins dominate the skyline of the surrounding area.
© Pam White / National Trust
The Castle was once a stronghold, strategically placed to defend inland Dorset from attack from the nearby sea.
© National Trust / Pam White
The Gloriette (pictured above) was built by King John as one of many improvements that he made throughout his reign.
The Corfe Estate encompasses around 8,000 acres of land, including a long stretch of coastline.
© Mark McKenzie
Corfe Castle Estate has several thriving communities within it, and village life plays an important role within the estate.
© NTPL / David Levenson
Corfe Castle is a very popular place for families to visit - and one of the highlights are the grassy terraces that are perfect for rolling down!
Corfe Castle holds regular events from discovering the Castle through trails, period costumes and archaeology fun days. To find out what is happening, visit the event page.
© Jessy Harris / National Trust
The romantic view of the Castle, ruined for over 300 years, has enchanted visitors for many years.