Medieval living history weekend
Step inside medieval life at Corfe Castle with hands-on crafts, castle characters, and the sights, sounds and skills of the past.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Experience medieval life at Corfe Castle as the past comes to life for a special weekend of living history. Explore how the castle once functioned as a bustling home through a range of demonstrations and hands-on experiences.
Discover traditional food and cooking, try your hand at historic crafts such as dyeing, spinning with a distaff, weaving or finger looping, and meet medieval characters sharing stories of life within the castle walls. There will be displays of armour and weapons, textiles, medieval toys and games, a wandering peddler, and demonstrations of everyday skills.
With activities for all ages, this is a chance to see, hear, smell and try the skills that shaped medieval life.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
This event will take place in the Outer Bailey which has step free access. For any accessibility queries please contact us on 01929 481294 or email corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Meeting point
This event will take place in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle
- Suitability for children
This is a family friendly event
- What to bring and wear
Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for exploring a ruined castle.
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.
Summer of Play at Corfe Castle
Explore the ruins of Corfe Castle this summer with games and activities for all the family.
Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling Tours
Meet the Keeper of the Castle and discover how visitors were welcomed at Corfe Castle centuries ago. Through stories, games and activities, this interactive tour brings medieval hospitality to life.
BSO Curious Creatures & Adventurous Animals
A family-friendly evening of music inspired by the natural world, performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra against the ruins of Corfe Castle.