'Meet the Maker' in the National Trust Shop
Visit the National Trust shop here at Corfe Castle on selected dates to meet local makers who sell their creations in our shop.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Meet the talented makers behind some of the local produce stocked in the National Trust Shop.
Testers, tasters and personalisation will be available from the makers, who will be on hand to answers any questions you have about their products. Learn about the story of their company and how their products are made.
All these sessions will take place in the National Trust shop in Corfe Castle village square.
Sunday 4 August - National Trust brownie biscuit tasting
Tuesday 6 August - Old Green Studio - candles, glass, homeware
Sunday 11 August - From Dorset With Love - jams and chutneys
Tuesday 13 August - Dave Hutton | Etched Art - woodwork and homewares
Monday 26 August - National Dog Day (held in the castle grounds)
Times
The basics
- Meeting point
This event will take place in the National Trust Shop in Corfe Castle village square (BH20 5EZ)
- Accessibility
There is step free access to the shop via a small ramp. If you require any other accessibility information please contact corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01929 481294
Upcoming events
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.
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.
Summer Games at Corfe Castle
Hop into a summer of fun at Corfe Castle and discover a variety of games dotted around the ruins.
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.