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February Half Term Fun at Corfe Castle

Get involved this February with a new family quest and the return of the family favourite teddy bear zip wire.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and get involved with the return of the family favourite teddy bear zip wire.

As your teddy zooms down the zip wire can they help us inspect the work of the conservators as they carry out essential work to conserve Corfe Castle.

Travel back to 1086 on 'The Conqueror's Castle' family quest, help William the Conqueror discover how a team of builders go about building a castle. Hunt the castle ruins for the quest boards, note down your answers as you go to earn your prize.

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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 appropriate for exploring a ruined castle.

Accessibility

This event will take you up steep slopes and steps. For an alternative version of this quest please email corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Upcoming events

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Book Fair 

Join us for a day of exploring our extensive second hand book collection. Enjoy story time for children and a book signing with Iain Dryden. All proceeds support castle conservation. Don't miss out!

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on
18 Jan 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
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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
18 Jan to 26 Feb 2025
at
10:00 to 15:30
+ 17 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
20 Jan to 4 Apr 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 113 other dates or times
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The Conqueror's Castle family quest 

Can you help a King build a castle on our new family quest?

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on
17 Feb to 4 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 34 other dates or times