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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Corfe Castle has been royal residence, impregnable fortress and country retreat. Now a ruin the castle still provides a home and haven for wildlife.

On this family quest 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? Keep your eyes peeled you may even be lucky enough to see some of the birds soaring above the castle.

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.

A Story of the Seasons is published by Nosy Crow in collaboration with the National Trust. nationaltrust.org.uk/books

A Story of the Seasons is also available in the National Trust shop.

The quest is free, but standard admission applies.

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The basics

Suitability

This is a family friendly event

Meeting point

This quest begins 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

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