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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join the Keeper of the Castle as you discover how clever design and strategic location made it fulfil its role throughout a turbulent history. During this fun and fact filled 45-minute tour you will discover some of the castle's secrets and participate in interactive challenges as you time travel through the ages from the Normans to the 1940's.
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 begin in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle and will involve steep slopes and steps.
- What to bring and wear
Clothes and footwear suitable for exploring a ruined castle with uneven surfaces and lots of steps.
- Accessibility
Please contact us directly to arrange a step-free version of this event.
Upcoming events
Treasures of the toolkit family quest
Can you become a castle conservator? Hunt the castle ruins to learn about and collect the tools for your very own castle conservator toolkit.
Summer Games at Corfe Castle
Hop into a summer of fun at Corfe Castle and discover a variety of games dotted around the ruins.
Medieval Tile Workshop
This summer join our friendly artisan volunteers and get your hands messy as you explore what it would have been like using clay in medieval times.
Archaeology Dig: Treason uncovered
Witness our regional archaeologist as he attempts to find the possible location of one of the lost sally ports.