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.
Upcoming events
Summer of Play at Corfe Castle
Explore the ruins of Corfe Castle this summer with games and activities for all the family.
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.
Heritage Fridays
Discover what it was like to live in a medieval castle with our handling collection and meet our stonemason volunteers on Fridays throughout the year.
Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling Tours
Meet the Keeper of the Castle and discover how visitors were welcomed at Corfe Castle centuries ago. Through stories, games and activities, this interactive tour brings medieval hospitality to life.