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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
The castle was a busy hub of activity during the medieval period with houses, workshops and stables all within the castle walls. Focusing on this era, the artefacts reveal intricate details of everyday life at the castle 800 years ago. Look out for the cheater’s dice, tweezers, a bone flute, personal adornments and other intriguing everyday items.
This is your chance to see these tiny ancient objects up close, sparking your imagination about the people who once made and used them.
This exhibition is located in Castle View, our Welcome Centre.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
The exhibition is situated on the ground floor Welcome Centre with level access. There is a Changing Places unit and accessible toilet available at the Welcome Centre.
- Meeting point
The exhibition is located in the Visitor Centre. Postcode: BH20 5DR
- What to bring and wear
The exhibition is indoors at the Welcome Centre and is sheltered. If you plan to visit the castle, wear clothing appropriate for exploring outdoor castle ruins.
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