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Inside Out Arts Festival at Corfe Castle

Inside Out Dorset arts festival comes to Corfe Castle as part of Heritage Open Days.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

As part of the Inside Out Dorset arts festival, visit the castle for free.

Experience Idiòfona, a large-scale sound installation by Joan Català inviting audiences to find harmony in shared vibration.

Discover Consequences, a monumental new giant inspired by the mystery of the Cerne Abbas Giant, and part of the Nature Calling arts project, encouraging everyone to better understand and connect with their local natural landscapes.

For further info visit the Inside Out Dorset website:

Consequences: https://activateperformingarts.org.uk/whats-on/event/consequences/

Idiòfona: https://activateperformingarts.org.uk/whats-on/event/idiofona/

Times

The basics

Suitability

Families welcome

Meeting point

The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EZ

What to bring and wear

Wear footwear and clothing appropriate for visiting a ruined castle.

Accessibility

For any accessibility queries please contact us on 01929 481294 or email corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Upcoming events

Event

Summer of Play at Corfe Castle 

Hop into a summer of fun at Corfe Castle and discover a variety of games and activities throughout the ruins.

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on
2 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:30
+ 29 other dates or times
Event

Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours 

At the gateway to Purbeck, Corfe Castle has stood watch for a thousand years. It has been a fortress, prison, family home and has even drawn the attention of German spies.

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on
2 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:30
+ 9 other dates or times
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An Architectural Adventure - family quest 

Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that make up a great castle.

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on
2 Aug to 28 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:30
+ 57 other dates or times
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Kings' view experience 

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.

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2 Aug to 19 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 50 other dates or times