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.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
This is a chargeable event for both members and non members - usual admission fees apply.
Kings' view experience takes place on Wednesday afternoons, weekends and during school holidays, times below:
Wednesdays (term time): 1:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:00pm
Weekends and weekdays in the school holidays: 10:30am, 11:15am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:00pm
Sorry, no dogs allowed on the platform. Each child aged 17 and under are required to be accompanied by a responsible adult. At this time children 5 and under are not permitted on the platform.
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.
Called the Kings’ View, the platform stands tall within the Keep where royal living quarters once were. Until now, this part of the castle has been inaccessible to everyone except conservation teams using ropes. Lasting 30 minutes, this experience gives visitors access to the viewing platform while on a usual visit to the castle. This experience is bookable in person on the day, tickets are £5 per person.
Designed to support our ongoing extensive conservation project, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity offers unparalleled views from the top of the Keep. Views that have been locked away for over 350 years.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
You can purchase your Kings' view experience slot on the day at our ticket office.
- Suitability
Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult
- Meeting point
Please meet at the bottom of the stairs to the Keep, this is a 10 minute walk from the ticket office.
- What to bring and wear
Footwear and clothing appropriate for exploring a ruined castle. No open toe footwear allowed.
- Accessibility
The viewing platform is located on the top of the castle via 6 short flights of steps. This event will take you up steep slopes, steps and stairs, please see our access statement for full details.
- Other
Please allow yourself plenty of time to make your way to the castle and ensure you have received your tour pass from the Ticket Office. The tour will start promptly at the designated time, we will not be able to wait if you are running late, sorry. Each child aged 17 and under are required to be accompanied by a responsible adult. At this time children 5 and under are not permitted on the platform. Standard admission fees apply.
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Guided tour and Kings’ view experience
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