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 interactive storytelling with the Keeper of the Castle, where families are welcomed as guests from the past.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Come not just to see the castle, come to be our guest.
Join the Keeper of the Castle on a lively, interactive storytelling tour that brings the past to life, revealing how kings, nobles and everyday visitors were received within these mighty walls. Through tales, games and hands-on activities, uncover the truth about medieval merriment, courtly pastimes and the art of hospitality in a castle built to impress.
Ideal for families, history lovers and curious explorers, this immersive experience transforms a visit to Corfe Castle into a journey through centuries of welcome, wonder and wit.
Children under 5 must be supervised by a responsible adult. Story tours begin at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm.
Alongside our story tours, 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.
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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
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
Home and Hearth: Archaeological finds exhibition
Delve into the past and discover more about everyday life at Corfe Castle. This exhibition, hosted in Castle View Welcome Centre, showcases fascinating small finds from archaeological excavations.
The New Famous Five and the Forgotten Treasure
Think like a detective and explore Corfe Castle on a trail of clues and puzzles inspired by The New Famous Five by Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton.
Corfe Castle Village May Fair
A traditional May Fair in the heart of Corfe Castle, organised by the village for the village.
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival: In the Spirit of PAW
Paintings, photography, sculpture and more from emerging and established artists across Purbeck, displayed in our Welcome Centre