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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Step back in time with The English Civil War Society as they garrison the Castle and go about their daily life.

Watch Lady Bankes dine with her friends as her cooks busy themselves preparing the food. Witness Pike and Musket drills as the soldiers prepare for battle. Soak up the sounds and smells of living history displays from authentic cooking and leatherwork to herbalists and coinmakers.

Each day will culminate in a battle re-enactment. Saturday: Siege of Corfe Castle. Watch as an attacking force tries to take the castle but are repulsed by a stout defence of castle inhabitants. Sunday: 'The Betrayal'. Watch in awe as the evil traitor Colonel Pitman betrays the castle before it is stormed by the Roundheads and the castle is taken for Parliament.

This event will involve firing of replica weaponry

Cannon fire - 12pm

Musket fire - 1pm

Musket fire - 2:30pm

Musket fire - 3:30pm

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Meeting point

The event will be happening in the Outer Bailey of the castle

What to bring and wear

Footwear and clothing suitable for exploring a castle ruin

Accessibility

The Outer Bailey has step free access. Please see our access statement for further information.

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