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)
Step through the gates of Corfe Castle and be welcomed as guests have been for a thousand years. On this lively, interactive storytelling tour, the Keeper of the Castle 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. Perfect 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. Come not just to see the castle - come to be our guest.
Tours begin at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm
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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
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
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.
Early May Bank Holiday Weekend
Live music, maypole dancing, LEGO® castle building, blacksmithing workshops, medieval dress-up. A packed bank holiday weekend for all the family.
Blacksmithing Workshops - Medieval Keymaking
Would you like to have a go at forging your very own medieval key?
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.