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.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
This is a chargeable event for both members and non members - usual admission fees apply.
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.
Lasting 90 minutes, discover the rich history of Corfe Castle on a guided tour that reveals its secrets, stories, and hidden details. As you explore the ancient ruin, uncover how the castle evolved from a royal stronghold to a luxurious home.
Your experience culminates with exclusive access to the Kings’ View platform, an extraordinary new feature set high in the Keep's south annex.
Designed to support our ongoing extensive conservation project, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity offers unparalleled views from the top of the Keep. Views that have been locked away for over 350 years.
Sorry, no dogs allowed on the platform. Each child aged 17 and under are required to be accompanied by a responsible adult. At this time children 5 and under are not permitted on the platform.
Available Monday to Friday (except Wednesday afternoons) in term time, for an additional cost, booking essential via the National Trust website.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Per person | £15.00 |
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Per person | £15.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult
- Meeting point
The event will start in the Outer Bailey but you'll need to pick up your tour pass from the Ticket Office beforehand. The Ticket Office is located near the entrance to the castle.
- What to bring and wear
Footwear and clothing appropriate for exploring a ruined castle. No open toe footwear allowed.
- Accessibility
The viewing platform is located on the top of the castle via 6 short flights of steps. This event will take you up steep slopes, steps and stairs, please see our access statement for full details.
- Other
This is a chargeable event for both members and non members - usual admission fees apply. Please allow yourself plenty of time to make your way to the castle and ensure you have received your tour pass from the Ticket Office. The tour will start promptly at the designated time, we will not be able to wait if you are running late, sorry. Each child aged 17 and under are required to be accompanied by a responsible adult. At this time children 5 and under are not permitted on the platform. Standard admission fees apply.
Upcoming events
Flight of the Castle family quest with Nosy Crow
Can you take flight to discover the birds that call Corfe Castle home as you explore the ruins? Hunt for the quest boards around the castle each featuring illustrations from the book, A Story of the Seasons.
Guided Walk - The Purbeck Ridgeway and East Corfe Common
Join our friendly guide on a guided walk exploring the cultural history of the landscape surrounding the village of Corfe Castle.
Corporal of the Castle - Storytelling Tours
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE day, join the Corporal of the Castle for an interactive storytelling tour. Suitable for children and those young at heart!