What's on at Corfe Castle
May half term: Medieval Fool's School
Learn new skills, play games and make mischief at the medieval Fool’s School in the Outer Bailey.
Sat 25 May 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-17:00
May half term: Corfe Castle village May Fair
Visit the castle and enjoy a traditional May Fair celebration organised by Corfe Castle village
Mon 27 May 2019
10:00-17:00
May half term: Medieval mayhem with Fiery Jack
Celebrate a little May madness at the castle this half term with Fiery Jack and the medieval jester academy. Experience new and different activities throughout the week to entertain the fools in your family. Make sure you don't miss a trick:
Tue 28 May 2019
+ 5 other dates
10:00-17:00
Purbeck puffins and orchid walk
Join us as we walk through fields of orchids to the breeding site of puffins for an unforgettable evening.
Fri 07 Jun 2019
+ 1 other date
18:30-20:30
Medieval falconry
Explore an exciting period when falconry developed into a stylish, sophisticated and noble sport, with flight displays and educational talks.
Sat 08 Jun 2019
+ 5 other dates
10:00-17:00
Corfe Castle Artisan's weekend
Meet the dedicated team of volunteer artisans as they demonstrate traditional skills and medieval techniques.
Sat 15 Jun 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-17:00
Festival of Archaeology at Corfe Castle
Join Corfe Castle as we take part in the national Festival of Archaeology 2019. There will be a variety of living history displays and hands-on activities including brass rubbing and mosaic making during the festival.
Sat 06 Jul 2019
+ 3 other dates
10:00-17:00
Open air theatre - a week of Shakespeare: The Tempest
Pack a picnic and enjoy a magical evening of open-air theatre within the castle ruins
Sat 13 Jul 2019
19:30-21:30
Open air theatre - a week of Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Pack a picnic and enjoy a magical evening of Open-air theatre within the castle ruins
Fri 19 Jul 2019
19:30-21:30
Medieval games
Have fun with friends and family playing the different games you find as you explore the castle ruins.
Sat 20 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-17:00
Medieval Village
Travel back in time to the 12th century and learn some of the skills you'd need to become a noble knight.
Wed 24 Jul 2019
+ 26 other dates
10:00-17:00
Longbow in the Middle Ages
Explore the medieval encampment of the Wolfshead Bowmen.
Thu 22 Aug 2019
+ 4 other dates
10:00-17:00
Cinema under the stars
Purbeck Film Festival present open air cinema at Corfe Castle.
Fri 23 Aug 2019
+ 2 other dates
20:45-22:30
Summer holiday open air theatre: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Pack a picnic and enjoy a magical evening of theatre within the castle ruins.
Tue 27 Aug 2019
19:00-21:00
Summer holiday open air theatre: Frankenstein
Pack a picnic and enjoy a magical evening of theatre within the castle ruins.
Fri 30 Aug 2019
19:00-21:30
Corfe Castle sculpture exhibition
This autumn the grounds of Corfe Castle will be the setting for a new sculpture exhibition showcasing the work of local artists.
Sat 07 Sep 2019
+ 36 other dates
10:00-17:00
Poole Radio Society at Corfe Castle
Poole Radio Society introduces amateur radio transmission, Morse code and home-constructed radio equipment.
Sat 07 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-17:00
October half term
A series of interactive activities will be on offer this half-term.
Sat 26 Oct 2019
+ 8 other dates
10:00-15:00