What's on at Corfe Castle
Meet a musketeer
Travel back in time and meet a Royalist musketeer of the Civil War. See if you've got what it takes to be a musketeer. Practice your soldier survival skills, including flint & steel fire making, cartridge making and sword school.
Sun 22 Apr 2018
+ 6 other dates
10:30-17:30
Saxons & Vikings: Siege of Wareham
Witness the sound and fury of Saxon and Viking warriors in pitched battle as they recreate the siege of Wareham. Explore the Saxon village and learn about everyday life during this harsh period.
Sat 05 May 2018
+ 2 other dates
10:00-18:00
Civil War: Besieged & Betrayed
Experience musket drills, weaponry displays and a dramatic re-enactment of the first siege in 1642.
Sat 26 May 2018
+ 1 other date
10:30-17:00
'Land':nature tales from the Mother of the Mound
Thora, a 3,000 year old spirit, waits to be woken. What pearls of wisdom will she reveal?
Tue 29 May 2018
+ 4 other dates
10:00-17:00
Wildlife weekend
Step inside the castle walls and meet some of the diverse wildlife of the surrounding Purbeck landscape.
Fri 01 Jun 2018
+ 6 other dates
10:30-17:00
Civil War Falconry
Come and meet our birds of prey and learn about the famous falconers who became embroiled in the English Civil War.
Sat 09 Jun 2018
+ 7 other dates
10:00-17:00
Civil War Sutler
The 'Time Traveller's Kitchen' demonstrates culinary delights from the Seventeenth Century, using ingredients from Purbeck's land, sea and sky.
Sat 07 Jul 2018
+ 5 other dates
10:30-17:00
Open Air Theatre: The Pirates of Penzance
When a young man named Frederick leaves the band of pirates he was raised by to find true love and respectability, hilarity ensues.
Fri 13 Jul 2018
19:00-21:30
Seventeenth century murder mystery evenings
Enjoy an evening picnic within the castle ruins and then join our hosts as they move through the castle. Can you solve the seventeenth century mystery of the lost treasure?
Wed 25 Jul 2018
+ 3 other dates
18:30-21:00
Civil War encampment
Take a step back in time this summer holidays to the English Civil War (1642 - 1651), where a journey of discovery and intrigue awaits.
Sat 28 Jul 2018
+ 36 other dates
10:00-17:30
Cinema under the stars
This August bank holiday, Purbeck Film Festival present open air cinema at Corfe Castle. Come and experience the magic of watching a film with family and friends within the castle ruins.
Fri 24 Aug 2018
+ 2 other dates
20:45-22:30
Civil War: Besieged & Betrayed
Experience all aspects of a Civil War encampment at Corfe Castle, including drills and weaponry displays, led by Lord Hopton's Regiment of Foote.
Sat 08 Sep 2018
+ 1 other date
10:30-17:00
October half-term
The Great Escape and trebuchet missile launch.
Sat 20 Oct 2018
+ 8 other dates
10:00-17:00
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. Please note winter lights on 21st December is cancelled.
Fri 07 Dec 2018
+ 11 other dates
10:00-18:30
Winter Solstice
Experience the rare opportunity to watch the sun rise on the shortest day of the year from the castle ruins.
Fri 21 Dec 2018
07:15-09:00