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.
- 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 guests 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.
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
This event will start in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle.
- What to bring and wear
Clothing suitable for exploring a ruined castle.
- Accessibility
This storytelling tour involves steep slopes and steps. Please contact corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk or 01929 481294
Upcoming events
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival: In the Spirit of PAW
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Home and Hearth: Archaeological finds exhibition
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