What's on at Corfe Castle
17th-century falconry
Come and meet our birds of prey and learn about the famous falconers who became embroiled in the English Civil War.
Sun 24 Jun 2018
+ 2 other dates
10:00-17:00
Volunteer at Corfe Castle
Find out about volunteer opportunities with drop in days on 24-25 June, 11am-2pm
Sun 24 Jun 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-14:00
Open Air Theatre: Dr Dolittle
Illyria (equity) presents: Dr Dolittle; a funny, much-loved and exciting adventure, with a strong message about responsibility towards animals and the environment.
Thu 28 Jun 2018
19:00-21:30
Experience awesome Nightjars on the Trust's Purbeck Heaths
Nightjars are one of the Purbeck's weirdest yet mystical birds. The way they fly, the noises they make, where they come from and where they nest, combine to make this unmistakable bird one of the highlights of Purbeck's nature calendar.
Thu 05 Jul 2018
20:00-22:00
Time traveller's kitchen
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
Open Air Theatre: Hound of the Baskervilles
Illyria (equity) presents: The Hounds of the Baskervilles
Wed 05 Sep 2018
19:00-21:30
Civil War: 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
Wildlife weekend
Step inside the castle walls and meet some of the diverse wildlife of the surrounding Purbeck landscape.
Sat 15 Sep 2018
+ 3 other dates
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?
Sat 29 Sep 2018
+ 1 other date
10:00-17:00
October half-term
All Hallows family quest, the Great Escape and trebuchet missile launch.
Sat 20 Oct 2018
+ 8 other dates
10:00-17:00
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