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October Half Term

Get involved this October with a new family quest and the return of the teddy bear zip-wire!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

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 of the conservators as they carry out essential work to conserve Corfe Castle.

Join our family quest to help our resident ghost detective with his investigation. Explore the castle to discover what the ghostly figures are doing in the ruins and don’t forget to collect your stamp at the end.

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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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 will start in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle.

What to bring and wear

Footwear and clothing appropriate for exploring a ruined castle.

Accessibility

This event will take you up steep slopes and steps. For an alternative version of quest please email corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Upcoming events

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest 

Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly figures roaming the castle ruins.

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at
10:00 to 16:30
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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.

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on
9 Oct to 19 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 46 other dates or times

Artisan Crafts 

Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers.

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on
10 Oct to 26 Dec 2025
at
10:00 to 14:00
+ 11 other dates or times

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.

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on
11 Oct to 31 Dec 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
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