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Festival of Archaeology: Drop-in family day at North Barn

Bring the family to discover more about Purbeck's fascinating heritage.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Visit our archaeology workshop at North Barn and discover what Purbeck has to offer archaeologists. Find out about the important part Studland played in D-Day during WWII, have a look at some of the finds found during digs in the castle, use a quern stone to make flour, have a go at making 'poor man's pepper' and hear about our resident barn owl.

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome.

Meeting point

Meet at North Barn, located in the field opposite the Welcome Centre car park. Please note this event is not in the castle grounds.

What to bring and wear

Clothing suitable for the outdoors.

Accessibility

North Barn is located in a field with uneven ground.

Upcoming events

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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.

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on
23 Jun to 18 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 25 other dates or times
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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.

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on
23 Jun to 18 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 50 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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on
25 Jun to 19 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 74 other dates or times
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Guided Walk - The Rings and Corfe Common 

Join our friendly guide on a guided walk exploring the cultural history of the landscape surrounding the village of Corfe Castle.

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on
26 Jun 2025
at
13:00 to 15:00