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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join the Keeper of the Castle and take a whistle-stop trip through time on a tour that will take you through nearly a thousand years of history. Joining our experienced storyteller, you will be immersed in key events in the castle's history. Discover if you could have survived sieges, danced like a Elizabethan or battled the German invaders in this fast paced, humorous adventure.

Tours begin at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

This is a family friendly event

Meeting point

This event will begin in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle and will involve steep slopes and steps.

What to bring and wear

Clothes and footwear suitable for exploring a ruined castle with uneven surfaces and lots of steps.

Accessibility

Please contact us directly to arrange a step-free version of this event.

Upcoming events

Event

Flight of the Castle family quest with Nosy Crow 

Can you take flight to discover the birds that call Corfe Castle home as you explore the ruins? Hunt for the quest boards around the castle each featuring illustrations from the book, A Story of the Seasons.

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on
21 Jun to 18 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 27 other dates or times
Event

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
21 Jun to 19 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 76 other dates or times
Event

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
23 Jun to 18 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 50 other dates or times
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Guided Walk - The Rings and Corfe Common 

Join our friendly guide on a guided walk exploring the cultural history of the landscape surrounding the village of Corfe Castle.

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on
26 Jun 2025
at
13:00 to 15:00