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October half term at Corfe Castle

Pumpkin display with Corfe Castle in the background
Corfe Castle in Autumn | © Corfe Castle/ Sophie Trenchard

Bring your teddy to experience the wind in their fur on our dedicated teddy zip-wire, explore the ruins to discover the critters who call the castle home and get a selfie in our pumpkin display.

Teddy zip-wire

26 October – 3rd November | 10am - 4.30pm | Normal admission applies | Free to National Trust members

Is your teddy looking for adventure and adrenaline this half term? We invite them to help with our conservation work, inspecting the castle walls while feeling the wind in their fur on our popular teddy zip-wire. Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran.

For further information, visit: October half term

Castle critters family Quest

9 September - 22 November |10am - 4.30pm | Normal admission applies | Free to National Trust members

Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle.

Complete a quest sheet to earn your conservation token.

For further information, visit: Castle critters family quest

Pumpkin display

26 October – 3 November | 10am-4.30pm | Normal admission applies | Free to National Trust members

Come and take your photo in the middle of our pumpkin display with the castle as your backdrop.

Guided bat walk

Thursday 31 October | 16.30 - 18.30 | Free event but booking essential

As the sun goes down, join us on a walk around the castle ruins in pursuit of the fascinating night-time aerobatics of bats. This will be a rare chance to access the castle grounds at dusk and don’t forget your spooky costume!

For further information and to book tickets, visit: Guided bat walk