What's on at Corfe Castle
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 21 Jun 2019
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 22 Jun 2019
+ 3 other dates
10:00-17:00
Volunteer drop-in day at Corfe Castle
Come along to Corfe Castle Welcome Centre on Saturday 22nd June to meet staff and volunteers and find out about the different volunteering opportunities on offer at Corfe Castle and Studland.
Sat 22 Jun 2019
11:00-15:00
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 traditional games as you explore the castle ruins.
Sat 20 Jul 2019
+ 11 other dates
10:00-17:30
Medieval Village
Travel back in time to the 12th century and experience the life of knights and siege engineers in the castle. Have a go at penmanship and games in the medieval village.
Wed 24 Jul 2019
+ 26 other dates
10:00-17:00
Longbow in the Middle Ages
Explore the medieval encampment of the Wolfshead Bowmen and discover the art of archery in the Middle Ages.
Thu 22 Aug 2019
+ 4 other dates
10:00-17:00
Cinema under the stars
Purbeck Film Festival presents three nights of 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
Medieval games
Have fun with friends and family playing a variety of medieval games you will find as you discover and explore the castle ruins.
Sat 07 Sep 2019
+ 5 other dates
10:00-17:00
Watercolour workshops
Come along and join Purbeck artist and author Jenny Hawke and learn the style and techniques of watercolour painting.
Sat 14 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-13:00
+ other times
Stone carving workshops for children
Come along and join Corfe Castle sculptor and stone carver Jonathan Sells to learn the craft and basic techniques of stone carving .
Sat 21 Sep 2019
+ 3 other dates
10:00-12:30
Stone carving workshops for adults
Come along and join Corfe Castle sculptor and stone carver Jonathan Sells to learn the craft and basic techniques of stone carving .
Sat 21 Sep 2019
+ 3 other dates
14:30-17:00
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