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Castle Critters family quest

Can you find that castle critters? Explore the ruins to learn more about them and see if you are lucky enough to spot one on your adventure.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token.

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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

This event will start in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle.

What to bring and wear

Footwear and clothing 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

Event

Summer Games at Corfe Castle 

Hop into a summer of fun at Corfe Castle and discover a variety of games dotted around the ruins.

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on
1 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 17:30
Event

Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours 

At the gateway to Purbeck, Corfe Castle has stood watch for a thousand years. It has been a fortress, prison, family home and has even drawn the attention of German spies.

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on
1 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 17:30
Event

Treasures of the toolkit family quest 

Can you become a castle conservator? Hunt the castle ruins to learn about and collect the tools for your very own castle conservator toolkit.

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on
1 Sep to 8 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 17:30
+ 7 other dates or times
Event

Medieval Tile Workshop 

This summer join our friendly artisan volunteers and get your hands messy as you explore what it would have been like using clay in medieval times.

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on
2 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 12:30