Treasures of the toolkit family quest
Can you become a castle conservator? Hunt the castle ruins to learn about and collect the tools for your very own castle conservator toolkit.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Corfe Castle is undergoing a multi-million pound conservation project and we need your help. Join in with this family quest to become a castle conservator. Hunt the castle ruins to learn about the tools used to conserve a 1000 year old ruin. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
This is a family friendly event.
- Meeting point
This event will start in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle.
- What to bring and wear
Footwear and clothing appropriate for exploring a ruined castle.
- Accessibility
This event will take you up steep slopes and steps. For an alternative version of quest please email corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Upcoming events
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.
Summer Games at Corfe Castle
Hop into a summer of fun at Corfe Castle and discover a variety of games dotted around the ruins.
Medieval Tile Workshop
This summer join our friendly artisan volunteers and get your hands messy as you explore what it would have been like using clay in medieval times.
Archaeology Dig: Treason uncovered
Witness our regional archaeologist as he attempts to find the possible location of one of the lost sally ports.