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Festival of Archaeology: Guided walk - the work of the HART volunteers

Discover more about the work of the HART volunteer team on a guided walk of the area around Corfe Castle.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Heritage Archaeology Ranger Team walks during drop-in day at North Barn. You can join us for a walk across a variety of sites from a ruined mill to a Ring and Bailey Castle and the Hawes and see our volunteers at work and, if you'd like to, have a go yourself.

About 1.5 miles; 1.5 hours. Some rough ground and slopes.

Walk times: 10:30 and 14:00. Meet at North Barn. Booking essential.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Meet at North Barn, in the field opposite the National Trust Welcome Centre car park.

What to bring and wear

Wear clothing and footwear suitable for the outdoors.

Accessibility

The ground may be uneven and muddy underfoot. Some slopes.

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