Winter Solstice dawn from the Kings View Experience
Experience Winter Solstice like never before from the top of Corfe Castle's keep, where history and stunning views combine. Peacefully watch the first light of solstice appear over the Purbeck Hills on this unique opportunity.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Welcome in the winter solstice from the top of Corfe Castle's keep, a place where medieval kings once stood, in this special one-off solstice experience. Enjoy 45 unhurried minutes at the summit with our King's View Experience storyteller as the solstice dawn breaks over the Purbeck Hills...and if you're lucky, experience a perfect sunrise.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Not suitable for children 5 and under
- Meeting point
Collect pre-paid pass from the castle gates. Then meet at the bottom of the stairs to the Keep, this a 10 minute walk from the gates, please ensure you leave enough time to walk up the hill.
- What to bring and wear
Footwear and clothing appropriate for exploring a ruined castle. No open toe footwear allowed.
- Accessibility
The viewing platform is located on the top of the castle via 6 short flights of steps. This event will take you up steep slopes, steps and stairs, please see our access statement for full details.
- Other
Please allow yourself plenty of time to make your way to the castle and ensure you have received your tour pass from the box at the castle gates. The tour will start promptly at the designated time, we will not be able to wait if you are running late, sorry. Each child aged 17 and under are required to be accompanied by a responsible adult. At this time children 5 and under are not permitted on the platform. Standard admission fees apply.
Upcoming events
Artisan Crafts
Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers.
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.
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.
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.