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'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

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