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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

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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

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest 

Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly figures roaming the castle ruins.

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on
2 Oct to 29 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 58 other dates or times

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
2 Oct to 19 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 51 other dates or times

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
4 Oct to 31 Dec 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 80 other dates or times

October Half Term 

Get involved this October with a new family quest and the return of the teddy bear zip-wire!

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on
25 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 8 other dates or times