Festival of Cultural Heritage
Discover the incredible cultural heritage of the Isle of Purbeck and surrounding Dorset area
- Booking not needed
- Free event
To celebrate National Heritage Open Days 2024, we are hosting the Corfe Castle Festival of Cultural Heritage, with free entry for all visitors. It is a space to celebrate and champion our local heritage.
From artisan crafts to talks and demonstrations, learn about the rich and varied heritage of our local area.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
This is a family friendly event
- Meeting point
There will be stalls, demonstrations and talks in the Outer Bailey
- What to bring and wear
Footwear and clothing appropriate for exploring a ruined castle.
- Accessibility
The festival will take place in the Outer Bailey where there is step free access
- Other
Free admission all weekend. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.
Upcoming events
Medieval Tile Workshop
Join our friendly artisan volunteers as they demonstrate the medieval craft of tile making in our 15th style timber frame workshop.
Rooted in the ruins family quest
Discover the plants that call Corfe Castle home with this new family quest.
Guided Walk: Corfe Castle to Kingston
Join our friendly guide on a circular walk from Corfe Castle to the hilltop village of Kingston