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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

Last chance to experience the Kings' View at Corfe Castle. Time is running out to experience the Kings' View platform, perched high within the Keep at Corfe Castle, before it closes on 28 February.

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 in term time, for an additional cost, booking essential via the National Trust website.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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All Per person£15.00

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Per person£15.00
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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 to the castle apply.

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