Rooted in the ruins family quest
Discover the plants that call Corfe Castle home with this new family quest.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin.
Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your answer as you go to earn your conservation coin.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
This is a family friendly event
- Meeting point
This event will begin the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle
- What to bring and wear
Footwear 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
Medieval Tile Workshop
Join our friendly artisan volunteers as they demonstrate the medieval craft of tile making in our 15th style timber frame workshop.
Great Big Green Week: Corfe Castle's Great Big Bug Hunt
What creepy crawlies will you discover nestled in the castle ruins?
Corfe Castle Guided Tours
Join one of our expert guides to explore a story 1000 years in the making.
Great Big Green Week: Guided Walk - West Hill and Corfe Common
Great Big Green Week is here! Join our friendly guide on a walk up West Hill with its stunning views of Corfe Castle and the Isle of Purbeck. The route then passes through The Rings and Corfe Common.