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Kings' view experience 

For the first time since 1646, you can ascend the Kings Tower at Corfe Castle to experience rare historical features and panoramic views - once only reserved for royalty.

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on
15 Feb to 26 Feb 2025
at
10:00 to 15:30
+ 9 other dates or times
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February Half Term Fun at Corfe Castle 

Get involved this February with a new family quest and the return of the family favourite teddy bear zip wire.

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on
15 Feb to 23 Feb 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 8 other dates or times
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The Conqueror's Castle family quest 

Can you help a King build a castle on our new family quest?

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on
17 Feb to 4 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 34 other dates or times
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Design a Teddy 

Get crafty and decorate your own clay teddy.

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on
20 Feb 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
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Artisan Crafts 

Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers.

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on
21 Feb to 26 Dec 2025
at
10:00 to 14:00
+ 44 other dates or times
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Guided tour and Kings’ view experience 

Travel through time with a guided journey through Corfe Castle, ending with an exclusive ascent to the new Kings’ view platform. A breath taking view not experienced since the castle’s destruction in 1646.

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on
24 Feb to 18 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 222 other dates or times
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Story Tots 

Come along and join the fun - stories and crafty activities.

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on
26 Feb to 2 Apr 2025
at
09:30 to 11:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Mother's day sunflower planting 

Get your green fingers stuck in and plant a sunflower seed this Mother's Day.

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on
29 Mar to 30 Mar 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Easter egg hunt at Corfe Castle 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Corfe Castle on an Easter trail.

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on
5 Apr to 21 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 16 other dates or times
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May Half Term Fun 

Join in with family friendly activities this half term.

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on
24 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 17:30
+ 8 other dates or times
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Purbeck Art Weeks Festival - Exhibition 

An exhibition showcasing the work of emerging artists in Purbeck.

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on
2 Jun to 8 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 6 other dates or times
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Visiting Artists at Corfe Castle 

See artists at work in the ruins of Corfe Castle.

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on
11 Jun to 16 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 5 other dates or times
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Circus skills with Fiery Jack 

Try out some new circus skills with Fiery Jack in the ground of a ruined castle. Experience new and different activities over the weekend to entertain the fools in your family.

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on
14 Jun to 15 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Ancient Technology Centre Medieval Sword Weekend 

Learn about all things swords with the Ancient Technology Centre

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on
5 Jul to 6 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Food & Drink Festival at Corfe Castle 

Discover the delights of local food and drink producers, and fresh food, from across the local area.

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on
12 Jul to 13 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Summer of Play at Corfe Castle 

Hop into a summer of fun at Corfe Castle and discover a variety of games and activities throughout the ruins.

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on
19 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:30
+ 43 other dates or times
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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.

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on
19 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:30
+ 13 other dates or times
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Summer outdoor entertainment 

Join us for a series of outdoor theaters and cinemas throughout the summer holidays.

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on
7 Aug to 23 Aug 2025
at
18:00 to 23:00
+ 4 other dates or times
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Civil War Re-enactment weekend 

Join us in the grounds of Corfe Castle for a dramatic re-enactment, portraying the events of 1646 when Corfe Castle was taken.

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on
6 Sep to 7 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 1 other date or time
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October Half Term 

Get involved this October with a new family quest and the return of the teddy bear zip-wire!

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on
25 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 8 other dates or times