May Half Term - Stories and Seedlings at Corfe Castle
Grow, explore, and time travel this May half term. Join us at Corfe Castle for a fun mix of hands on planting and lively storytelling.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Plant your own nasturtium seeds in an eco pot and take home a little bit of history. Nasturtiums have long been valued for their colour and usefulness, much like the herbs and plants grown by the medieval community who once lived beneath these ancient walls. Meet the Keeper of the Castle and take a whistle stop trip through nearly a thousand years of history. With our experienced storyteller, step into the castle’s past and discover what life was really like when Corfe Castle was a bustling home. Could you survive a siege? Dance like an Elizabethan? Or manage everyday life in a medieval household? Come along and find out! Free activities (donations welcome) Children under 5 must be supervised by a responsible adult Story tours begin at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm
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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
These events begin in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle.
- What to bring and wear
Clothing and footwear suitable for exploring a ruined castle.
- Accessibility
These events involve steep slopes and steps, please email corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk for accessibility information about these events.
Upcoming events
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.
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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