What's on at Corfe Castle
We’re looking forward to welcoming you back. Corfe Castle is open every day and you don't need to book your visit in advance.
The Castle the King Built trail with Nosy Crow
Discover the characters of the book hidden around the castle ruins. As you seek out each character, learn a little more about their real-life role at Corfe Castle.
Sun 22 May 2022
+ 131 other dates
10:00-17:00
Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours
At the gateway to Purbeck, Corfe Castle has stood watch for a thousand years. It has been a fortress, prison, family home and has even drawn the attention of German spies.
Sun 22 May 2022
+ 10 other dates
10:00-17:00
Quiet hour at Corfe Castle
Enjoy a peaceful hour at Corfe Castle. This bookable event encourages peace and quiet within the hour of 9-10 am on Wednesday morning.
Wed 25 May 2022
09:00-10:00
May half term fun at Corfe Castle
Get lost in adventure at Corfe Castle this May half-term. Join the Keeper of the Castle with interactive storytelling tours, watch demonstrations from artisan volunteers and conquer The Castle the King Built trail with Nosy Crow.
Sun 05 Jun 2022
10:00-18:00
Corfe before the Castle
The Wessex Ancient Network invite you to delve into the past with interactive displays, talks and activities.
Sat 23 Jul 2022
+ 8 other dates
10:00-18:00
Outdoor Theatre: Cinderella
Chapter House Theatre Company Presents Cinderella at Corfe Castle In an enchanted kingdom in a faraway land magical creatures and fairy godmothers come together to tell the best loved of all fairytales.
Thu 28 Jul 2022
19:00-21:30
Historic Games at Corfe Castle
At Corfe Castle this summer, discover a plethora of historic games and activities.
Mon 01 Aug 2022
+ 60 other dates
10:00-18:00
Summer Outdoor Entertainment at Corfe Castle
Come along to Corfe Castle this summer and become immersed in wonderful outdoor entertainment in the romantic ruins, nestled in the heart of the Purbeck countryside.
Thu 04 Aug 2022
+ 3 other dates
18:00-22:30
Outdoor Theatre: Peter Pan
Wendy Darling is certain she saw the face of a boy at her bedroom window 3 floors up – yet no-one believes her. So who can blame her when she agrees to fly away to the idyllic Neverland with him?
Thu 04 Aug 2022
19:00-21:30
Outdoor Theatre: Twelfth Night
The Three Inch Fools are dusting down their musical instruments and hitting the road with Shakespeare’s riotous comedy, Twelfth Night. Prepare for an evening of mischief and hilarity.
Thu 11 Aug 2022
19:00-21:30
Outdoor Theatre: The Gunpowder Plot
The Three Inch Fools hit the road with a bang. Cue an explosive evening of short fuses and tall tales, as five actors try to pull off the most infamous conspiracy in history
Thu 18 Aug 2022
19:00-21:30
Outdoor Cinema: SING 2 (U)
Purbeck Film Festival present Sing 2 at National Trust Corfe Castle. In Sing 2, the story of affable koala Buster Moon and the gang continues as they take their singing show to the big city.
Fri 26 Aug 2022
20:45-21:40
Outdoor Cinema: NO TIME TO DIE (12A)
Purbeck Film Festival present No Time to Die at Corfe Castle.
Sat 27 Aug 2022
19:30-23:45
Outdoor Cinema: WEST SIDE STORY (12A)
Purbeck Film Festival present West Side Story at National Trust Corfe Castle. This is the recent 2021 version of the classic musical West Side Story by Jerome Robbins, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.
Sun 28 Aug 2022
19:30-23:45