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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Usual admission fees to enter the castle apply with an additional chargeable cost of £5 for both members and non members to access the King's View.

Kings' view experience takes place on Wednesday afternoons, weekends and during school holidays, times below:

Wednesdays (term time): 1:30pm, 2:15pm, 3pm and 3:45pm

Weekends (until Sunday 13 July): 10:30am, 11:15am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 2:15pm, 3pm and 3:45pm

Summer holidays (daily): 10:30am, 11:15am, 12pm, 12:45pm, 2:15pm, 3pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm

Sorry, no dogs allowed on the platform. 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.

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.

Called the Kings’ View, the platform stands tall within the Keep where royal living quarters once were. Until now, this part of the castle has been inaccessible to everyone except conservation teams using ropes. Lasting 30 minutes, this experience gives visitors access to the viewing platform while on a usual visit to the castle. This experience is bookable in person on the day, tickets are £5 per person.

Designed to support our ongoing extensive conservation project, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity offers unparalleled views from the top of the Keep. Views that have been locked away for over 350 years.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £5.00

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Per person£5.00
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The basics

Booking details

You can purchase your Kings' view experience slot on the day at our ticket office.

Suitability

Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult

Meeting point

Please meet at the bottom of the stairs to the Keep, this is a 10 minute walk from the ticket office.

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 Ticket Office. 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. Times during the summer holidays may be subject to change at short notice. Please enquire with a member of the team on the day for up to date information.

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