What's on at Corfe Castle
Twelve days of Christmas family quest
Search for the shields hidden in the castle ruins, complete the activities and solve the clues to successfully complete your Christmas castle quest.
Tue 18 Dec 2018
+ 17 other dates
10:00-16:00
Winter Solstice
Experience the peace and tranquility of watching the sun rise on the shortest day of the year from the castle ruins.
Fri 21 Dec 2018
07:15-09:15
The Lord of Misrule
Join Corfe Castle's very own 17th-century mischief-maker for stories and games as you journey through the castle ruins.
Fri 21 Dec 2018
+ 7 other dates
16:30-18:30
Winter Lights
Christmas is a magical time at Corfe Castle. Take in the festive atmosphere with our contemporary lanterns, braziers, beacons and lighting as you explore the castle grounds. The castle will be open until 7pm, weather permitting.
Fri 21 Dec 2018
+ 5 other dates
17:00-19:00
Get crafty at Christmas
Make your own natural Christmas decoration when you visit Corfe Castle this December.
Sat 22 Dec 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
New Year Nordic walking at Corfe Castle
Do you fancy giving Nordic walking a try or perhaps you'd like a refresher? Get out and active and have a go this January. Enjoy the Purbeck landscape and learn a new skill with local Nordic walking expert Lynne.
Sat 12 Jan 2019
+ 2 other dates
09:30-11:30
Volunteer drop-in day at Corfe Castle
Come along to Corfe Castle welcome centre on Saturday 9th February to meet staff and volunteers and find out about the different volunteering opportunities on offer.
Sat 09 Feb 2019
11:00-15:00
February half term fun at King John's castle
A series of interactive activities will be on offer this half-term. Budding knights and damsels can take part in the 'Great Escape' (teddy bear zip wire) and watch missiles launch from the castle's medieval siege engine.
Sat 16 Feb 2019
+ 8 other dates
10:00-15:30
Nordic walking course at Corfe Castle
Step into spring this March with a three-part Nordic walking course. Get out and about and enjoy the Purbeck landscape and learn a new skill with local Nordic walking expert Lynne.
Sat 02 Mar 2019
09:30-11:30
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts
Explore the hidden places of the medieval ruins to complete the activities and claim your chocolatey treat.
Sat 06 Apr 2019
+ 13 other dates
10:30-16:30
Saxons & Vikings: The Siege of Wareham
This May bank holiday, witness the sound and fury of Saxon and Viking warriors in pitched battle as they recreate the siege of Wareham. King Alfred's court and the little warrior's training school both return for 2019.
Sat 04 May 2019
+ 2 other dates
10:00-17:30
May half term medieval mischief
Celebrate a little May madness at the castle this half-term. Join in with the medieval jester academy, play the games you discover as you explore the castle and find the shields to complete the castle quest.
Sat 25 May 2019
+ 7 other dates
10:00-17:00