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Corfe Castle Village May Fair

A traditional May Fair in the heart of Corfe Castle, organised by the village for the village.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Corfe Castle hosts its annual village fete, a fun-packed day of games, crafts, a raffle and face painting.

Throughout the day the arena will play host to a dog show and live events for all the family.

To support our local community, residents of BH19 and BH20 postcodes can enjoy free entry to the castle on the day. Proof of residence will be required on arrival.

Cash and card are welcome at participating stalls, though we recommend bringing cash as signal can be unreliable in the castle ruins.

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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

Suitability

This is a family friendly event

Meeting point

This event takes place in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle

What to bring and wear

Clothing and footwear suitable for exploring a ruined castle.

Accessibility

This event takes place in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle which has step free access.

Other

Cash and card payment welcome at participating vendor stalls. This event is free, but normal admission applies. To support our local community, free entry to the castle will be available on the day to residents of BH19 and BH20 postcodes. Proof of residence will be required on arrival. National Trust members free.

Upcoming events

Home and Hearth: Archaeological finds exhibition 

Delve into the past and discover more about everyday life at Corfe Castle. This exhibition, hosted in Castle View Welcome Centre, showcases fascinating small finds from archaeological excavations.

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on
20 May to 31 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 164 other dates or times

The New Famous Five and the Forgotten Treasure 

Think like a detective and explore Corfe Castle on a trail of clues and puzzles inspired by The New Famous Five by Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton.

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on
23 May to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 96 other dates or times

May Half Term - Stories and Seedlings at Corfe Castle 

Grow, explore and time travel this May half term. Join us at Corfe Castle for a fun mix of hands‑on planting and interactive storytelling with the Keeper of the Castle, where families are welcomed as guests from the past.

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on
23 May to 31 May 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 8 other dates or times

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival: In the Spirit of PAW 

Paintings, photography, sculpture and more from emerging and established artists across Purbeck, displayed in our Welcome Centre

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on
1 Jun to 7 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 6 other dates or times