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Guided Walk - The Rings and Corfe Common

Join our friendly guide on a guided walk exploring the cultural history of the landscape surrounding the village of Corfe Castle.

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Join our friendly guide on a guided walk exploring the cultural heritage of the Corfe Castle area, including The Rings, a 12th century siege castle close to Corfe Castle, and Bronze Age barrows on Corfe Common. Enjoy magnificent views of the castle and the Purbeck Hills.

This walk is about 3.5 miles taking around 2 hours with some moderately steep slopes and potentially muddy in places.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £5.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Meeting point

Please meet at National Trust Corfe Castle Ticket Office in the village square (BH20 5EZ)

What to bring and wear

Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather conditions. It may be muddy underfoot. A bottle of water is also advisable

Accessibility

Please note there will be some moderately steep slopes and it may be muddy underfoot

Upcoming events

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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
29 Mar to 25 May 2025
at
10:00 to 15:45
+ 17 other dates or times
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on
29 Mar to 30 Mar 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 1 other date or time
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The Conqueror's Castle family quest 

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on
31 Mar to 4 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 4 other dates or times
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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
31 Mar to 18 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 160 other dates or times