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May Half Term

Get lost in adventure at Corfe Castle this May half Term. Join the Corporal of the Castle with interactive storytelling tours and take flight with our new family quest in collaboration with Nosy Crow.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This half term discover the birds that call Corfe Castle home with our new family quest in collaboration with Nosy Crow. Explore the ruins to discover the bird life that now calls the castle home, can you find all the quest boards to earn your prize? Flight of the Castle is a family quest in collaboration with Nosy Crow, inspired by A Story of the Seasons by Anna Wilson and Carolina Rabei.

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE day, join the Corporal of the Castle for a interactive storytelling tour. Suitable for children and those young at heart! Tours begin at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm

Join a friendly volunteer this May Half term with a nature based activity. Plant a sunflower seed in your very own eco-pot whilst in the surrounding of a 1000 year old ruined castle. Tuesday to Friday only.

Please see specific event listings for more details.

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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

These events begin in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle.

What to bring and wear

Clothing and footwear suitable for exploring a ruined castle.

Accessibility

These events involve steep slopes and steps, please email corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk for accessibility information about these events.

Upcoming events

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Artisan Crafts 

Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers.

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18 Apr to 26 Dec 2025
at
10:00 to 14:00
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Easter adventures at Corfe Castle 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Corfe Castle over the Easter holiday period.

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on
18 Apr to 21 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
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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.

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on
19 Apr to 25 May 2025
at
10:00 to 15:45
+ 11 other dates or times
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Flight of the Castle family quest with Nosy Crow 

Can you take flight to discover the birds that call Corfe Castle home as you explore the ruins? Hunt for the quest boards around the castle each featuring illustrations from the book, A Story of the Seasons.

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on
22 Apr to 18 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 83 other dates or times