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May Half Term

Join in with family friendly activities this half term.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This half term discover the wildlife that calls Corfe Castle home with our new family quest. Join our storyteller on an interactive tour of the castle. Witness our replica trebuchet being loosened at a trebuchet demonstration. Have a go at planting a sunflower seed to take home, watch it as it grows.

Please see specific listings for these events for dates and times.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

This is a family friendly event

Meeting point

These events begin in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle.

What to bring and wear

Clothing and footwear suitable for exploring a ruined castle.

Accessibility

These events involve steep slopes and steps, please email corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk for accessibility information about these events.

Upcoming events

Event

Rooted in the ruins family quest 

Discover the plants that call Corfe Castle home with this new family quest.

Event summary

on
21 May to 18 Jul 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 58 other dates or times
Event

Artisan Crafts 

Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers.

Event summary

on
24 May to 13 Dec 2024
at
10:00 to 12:30
+ 29 other dates or times
Event

Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours 

At the gateway to Purbeck, Corfe Castle has stood watch for a thousand years. It has been a fortress, prison, family home and has even drawn the attention of German spies.

Event summary

on
25 May to 1 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 17:30
+ 22 other dates or times
Event

Trebuchet Loosening Demonstrations 

Imagine the castle under siege and see Corfe Castle's replica medieval siege engine in action this May half term.

Event summary

on
25 May to 2 Jun 2024
at
10:00 to 17:30
+ 7 other dates or times