Dorset

Corfe Castle

Thousand-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare

The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EZ

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View of the ruins of Corfe Castle, lit in golden autumn sunlight, with a hill in the background

Opening times for 22 December 2024
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Castle 10:00 - 16:00
Castle View Welcome Centre 10:00 - 15:30
Tea-room 11:00 - 16:00
Shop 10:30 - 16:00
Car Park Dawn - Dusk
Please note: last entry to the Castle is 30 minutes before closing.
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Free entry for National Trust members and under 5's.

Child ticket applies for 5-17 year olds (inclusive).

Family ticket admits two adults plus up to three children.

Family (1 adult) ticket admits one adult plus up to three children.

Carers: Disabled visitors and members can bring their carers / essential companions into our places for free.

Peak Season dates for 2024:

6-7, 13-14, 20-31 July

1-31 August

1-3, 7-8 September

26-31 October

1-3 November

2024 Off Peak
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £13.20 £12.00
Child £6.60 £6.00
Family £33.00 £30.00
Family (1 adult) £19.80 £18.00
Group Adult £11.40
Group Child £5.70
2024 Peak
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £14.30 £13.00
Child £7.20 £6.50
Family £35.80 £32.50
Family (1 adult) £21.50 £19.50
Group Adult £12.35
Group Child £6.18
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Bookshop
Located in Castle View Welcome Centre
Shop
Conveniently placed close to the castle entrance, with a unique range of gifts, books, toys, local produce and clothing.
Car park
Postcode BH20 5DR. 90 spaces including 4 disabled bays.
Tea-room
Cosy 18th-century Tea-room and garden with unique close-up views of the castle.
Dogs allowed
On short leads at all times.
Toilet
Toilets are available at the Welcome Centre, Ticket Office and at the Tea-room.
Licensed for civil weddings
Please contact corfecastleweddings@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.
Steep slopes, steps and uneven paths throughout the site. The castle is a ten-minute walk from main car park. There are walking sticks available to hire and an access guide. Designated mobility parking and accessible toilets available.
Corfe Castle Welcome Map
Corfe Castle Access map
Visual guide Corfe Castle 2024
Corfe Castle Access Statement
Tea-room menu
Corfe Castle | AccessAble
Accessible route and/or map
A copy can be downloaded from our website, or available in leaflet form on property.
Level access to food outlet
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilet facilities are available by the Ticket Office, postcode BH20 5EZ.
Level access/terrain
Changing Places
Changing Places unit at Castle View Welcome Centre. Facility includes an adult-sized changing bench, hoist, a peninsular toilet and a height adjustable basin.
Powered mobility vehicle available
For more information contact corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Designated parking
There are four disabled parking bays at Castle View Car Park, postcode BH20 5DR.
Ramped access/slopes
Drop-off point
Located at Castle View Welcome Centre.
Seating available
Induction loop
Available in multiple locations across the site.
Steps/uneven terrain
Multiple steep steps, slopes and uneven surfaces across the site.
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
A351 Wareham to Swanage road.
Parking: National Trust parking on A351 opposite the castle mound on the left when approaching from Wareham (free for members). Alternative pay and display parking at Purbeck Park, Norden (turn left at the roundabout when approaching from Wareham), or West Street (max four hours). During busy periods our car park fills up very quickly. Consider using one of the alternative car parks or come in the afternoon when we tend to be quieter.
Sat Nav: Use postcode BH20 5DR.
On foot
Follow the Purbeck Way from Wareham or Swanage. See the 'Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to coast' trail for more information.
By train
The nearest train station linking to Dorset and Bournemouth/Poole is Wareham, after which you can cycle or take the Purbeck Breezer no.40 bus onwards to us. Swanage railway is an independently run steam and diesel railway running services from Wareham to Swanage four times per week this summer. Alight directly at Corfe Castle station. Find out more about Swanage Railway
By bus
Purbeck Breezer no.40 Poole to Swanage via Corfe Castle. Or no.30 Swanage to Weymouth via Corfe Castle. £2 per person until end October.
By bicycle
Follow Sustrans Route Two from Bournemouth and Poole via Studland Bay or Wareham. Cycle racks available at castle entrance (5 bikes plus) and Castle View (16 bikes).
By bicycle - more information
By ferry
A chain ferry links Sandbanks in Poole with the Isle of Purbeck, carrying vehicles, bikes and foot passengers. Ferry service runs every 20 minutes. Find out more about arriving by ferry or phone 01929 450203.
The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EZ
01929481294
corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 22 December 2024
Asset	Opening time
Castle	10:00 - 16:00
Castle View Welcome Centre	10:00 - 15:30
Tea-room	11:00 - 16:00
Shop	10:30 - 16:00
Car Park	Dawn - Dusk

2024 Off Peak
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£13.20	£12.00
Child	£6.60	£6.00
Family	£33.00	£30.00
Family (1 adult)	£19.80	£18.00
Group Adult		£11.40
Group Child		£5.70

2024 Peak
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£14.30	£13.00
Child	£7.20	£6.50
Family	£35.80	£32.50
Family (1 adult)	£21.50	£19.50
Group Adult		£12.35
Group Child		£6.18

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