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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Make your way throughout the castle and find activities for the whole family. Taking place between 5-21 April 2025, from 10am to 4pm, with last entry to the trail at 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful ruins of Corfe Castle. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.

*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.

This Easter hop into a fun filled day of spring themed games and activities as you explore the ruins of Corfe Castle. Get involved with some garden games, test your aim with a spot of archery, challenge your friends and family to a traditional egg and spoon race, plus much much more.

Times

Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Easter trail£3.50
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The basics

Suitability

This is a family friendly event

Meeting point

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

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for exploring a ruined castle.

Accessibility

This event will take place in the ruins of Corfe Castle. Some of the activities will be located in the inner ruins which is accessed via steep slopes and steps. For more detailed accessibility information for this event please contact corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk where one of the team can assist.

Other

Please note in the event of extreme weather parts or all of the castle may close including activity stations.

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on
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at
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on
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at
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on
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at
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on
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