October Half Term
Get involved this October with a new family quest, listen to some gruesome tales and borrow a teddy bear to send down the zip-wire!
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Teddy Zip wire! Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it to the zip wire by the castle keep. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire they can help us inspect the work the conservators have just finished!
Folklore and Fairies Family Quest! Explore the castle with our new family quest! Step back into a time where everyday life was filled with folklore, mystery, and superstition, where every home had its own secrets.
Gruesome Tales for the Morbidly Curious! Monsters both young and old are cordially invited to a trio of slightly sinister tales in the ruins of Corfe this Halloween. Our spooky storyteller invites you to discover the fates of horrible heroes, vile villains, pestilent peasants and the occasional talking horse. You'll be howling with delight! Tales begin at: 1:30pm and 3pm.
Don't forget to take a spook-tacular selfie with our pumpkin display right in front of the castle!
This is a free event, but standard admission applies, free for National Trust members.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Accessibility
This event will take you up steep slopes and steps. For an alternative version of quest please email corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Meeting point
This event will start in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle.
- Suitability for children
This is a family friendly event.
- What to bring and wear
Footwear and clothing appropriate 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.
Folklore and Fairies Family Quest
Can you solve each clue and earn your mark of magic at the end?
Gruesome Tales for the Morbidly Curious
Join our spooky storyteller to discover the fates of horrible heroes, vile villains, pestilent peasants and the occasional talking horse.
The Great Medieval Feast Quest
Join us on a family quest to discover the food, traditions and festive customs that filled medieval castles with Christmas cheer. Keep your eyes peeled for some familiar furry friends hiding along the way!