Dorset

Corfe Castle

Thousand-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare

The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EZ

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View of the ruins of Corfe Castle, lit in golden autumn sunlight, with a hill in the background

Opening times for 11 December 2023
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Castle 10:00 - 16:00
Corfe Castle Welcome Centre 10:00 - 15:30
Tea-room 11:00 - 16:00
Shop 10:30 - 16:00
Car Park Dawn - Dusk
Last entrance to the castle is 30 minutes before closing.
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Free entry for National Trust members and under 5's.

Child ticket applies for 5-17 year olds (inclusive).

Family ticket admits two adults plus up to three children.

Family (1 adult) ticket admits one adult plus up to three children.

Carers: Disabled visitors and members can bring their carers / essential companions into our places for free.

2023 Off Peak
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £12.10 £11.00
Child £6.10 £5.50
Family £30.30 £27.50
Family (1 adult) £18.20 £16.50
Group Adult £9.90
Group Child £4.95
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Book shop
Located in Castle View Welcome Centre.
Licenced for civil weddings
Please contact corfecastleweddings@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information
Car park
Shop
Conveniently placed close to the castle entrance, with a unique range of gifts, books, toys, local produce and clothing.
Dogs
On short leads at all times
Tea room
Cosy 18th-century Tea-room and garden with unique close-up views of the castle.
Electric vehicle charging point
Located in Castle View Car Park. Only available during opening hours.
Toilet
Toilets are available at the Welcome Centre ,Ticket Office and at the Tea-room.
Steep slopes, steps and uneven paths throughout the site. The castle is a ten-minute walk from main car park. There are walking sticks available to hire and an access guide. Designated mobility parking and accessible toilets available.
Corfe Castle Access Statement
Corfe Castle Access map
Corfe Castle Visual Guide
Tea-room Menu Winter 2023
Accessible route and/or map
A copy can be downloaded from our website, or available in leaflet form.
Level access to food outlet
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilet facilities are available at the Welcome Centre and Ticket Office.
Level access/terrain
Designated parking
There are four disabled parking bays at Castle View Car Park, postcode BH20 5DR
Ramped access/slopes
Drop-off point
Located at Castle View Welcome Centre
Seating available
Induction loop
Available in multiple locations across the site
Steps/uneven terrain
Multiple steep steps, slopes and uneven surfaces across the site.
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
A351 Wareham to Swanage road.
Parking: National Trust parking on A351 opposite the castle mound on the left when approaching from Wareham (free for members). Alternative pay and display parking at Purbeck Park, Norden (turn left at the roundabout when approaching from Wareham), or West Street (max four hours). During busy periods our car park fills up very quickly. Consider using one of the alternative car parks or come in the afternoon when we tend to be quieter.
Sat Nav: Use postcode BH20 5DR.
On foot
Follow the Purbeck Way from Wareham or Swanage. See the 'Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to coast' trail for more information.
By train
The nearest train station linking to Dorset and Bournemouth/Poole is Wareham, after which you can cycle or take the Purbeck Breezer no.40 bus onwards to us. Swanage railway is an independently run steam and diesel railway running services from Wareham to Swanage four times per week this summer. Alight directly at Corfe Castle station. Find out more about Swanage Railway
By bus
Purbeck Breezer no.40 Poole to Swanage via Corfe Castle. Or no.30 Swanage to Weymouth via Corfe Castle. £2 per person until end October.
By bicycle
Follow Sustrans Route Two from Bournemouth and Poole via Studland Bay or Wareham. Cycle racks available at castle entrance (5 bikes plus) and Castle View (16 bikes).
Cycle route information
By ferry
A chain ferry links Sandbanks in Poole with the Isle of Purbeck, carrying vehicles, bikes and foot passengers. Ferry service runs every 20 minutes. Find out more about arriving by ferry or phone 01929 450203.
The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EZ
01929481294
corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 11 December 2023
Asset	Opening time
Castle	10:00 - 16:00
Corfe Castle Welcome Centre	10:00 - 15:30
Tea-room	11:00 - 16:00
Shop	10:30 - 16:00
Car Park	Dawn - Dusk

2023 Off Peak
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£12.10	£11.00
Child	£6.10	£5.50
Family	£30.30	£27.50
Family (1 adult)	£18.20	£16.50
Group Adult		£9.90
Group Child		£4.95

Corfe Castle at dusk with lights and fire pits

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Two dogs on their leads stood on top a rock next to their owners

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Visiting Corfe Castle with your dog

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