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Artisan Crafts

Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more!

*Displays dependent on volunteer availability

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

This event takes place in the Outer Bailey

What to bring and wear

Wear clothing appropriate to explore a ruined castle

Accessibility

This event takes place in the Outer Bailey, which had step-free access.

Upcoming events

Event

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.

Event summary

on
11 Jun to 18 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 37 other dates or times
Event

Visiting Artists at Corfe Castle 

In collaboration with Purbeck Arts Week come and see artists at work in the ruins of Corfe Castle.

Event summary

on
11 Jun to 16 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

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.

Event summary

on
11 Jun to 18 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 70 other dates or times
Event

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.

Event summary

on
11 Jun to 19 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 80 other dates or times