What's on at Corfe Castle
Inspired by nature
Discover and learn about the fascinating wildlife of Purbeck.
Sat 23 Sep 2017
+ 1 other date
10:00-16:00
Inspired by Nature Workshop: Reptiles
Studland, Godlingston and Hartland are home to all six native species of reptile. Come and meet some of them for yourself! This 30 minute workshop will introduce you to the secret world of snakes and lizards.
Sat 23 Sep 2017
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10:30-11:00
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Inspired by Nature Workshop: Bats
Purbeck is home to 15 out of the 17 bat species found in Dorset. Have you ever seen one close up?
Sat 23 Sep 2017
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10:30-11:00
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Inspired by Nature Workshop: Moths
Help us to identify last night's catch as we count up the different species of moth from our moth-trap in this 30 minute workshop. Learn how to recognise them by their markings and find out about the different habitats they live in here in Purbeck.
Sat 23 Sep 2017
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10:30-11:00
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Storytelling: Land
Land is a new show with a conservation message from the team who made The Spice Box.
Sat 23 Sep 2017
+ 5 other dates
11:30-12:15
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Guided Walk: Bats at dusk
An introductory talk on bats and their ecology, followed by rare chance to access the castle grounds at dusk in pursuit of these fascinating night-time aerobatic artists.
Fri 06 Oct 2017
17:30-19:30
Guided Walk: Deer at dawn
Rise and shine with the dawn chorus for this guided walk to spot Purbeck's largest mammals in the wild. Learn how they influence our landscape and about our work to monitor their numbers.
Sat 14 Oct 2017
07:00-09:00
Hallowe'en at Corfe Castle
Explore the castle this Hallowe'en and say boo to our pumpkins as they welcome you. Take part in our spooky trail and enjoy the other Hallowe'en activities on offer.
Sat 21 Oct 2017
+ 8 other dates
10:00-16:00
Ghostly stories
Find yourself beside the keep or looking upwards as the castle looms above. Granny Cousins will lead you as we uncover ghostly stories oozing from the very fabric of the ruins.
Sun 22 Oct 2017
+ 7 other dates
11:00-15:00