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Dorset

Corfe Castle

Thousand-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare

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

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

Important notice

On Friday 13 and Saturday 14 the Castle, Shop, Tearoom and Visitor Centre are opening late to accommodate our winter lights event. Please check our opening times for full details.

Planning your visit

Visitors looking out of the thick stone window at the top of Corfe Castle

Experience the Kings' View 

For the first time since 1646 you can ascend the Kings' Tower at Corfe Castle to experience panoramic views and rare historical features - once only reserved for royalty. Book on to one of our tours here.

Corfe Castle at dusk with lights and fire pits
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Christmas at Corfe Castle 

Join our Lord of Misrule on a festive storytelling tour, help Monty Mouse and his wife Matilda find gifts in our new family quest, warm up around our fire pits, toast marshmallows, make a Christmas wish on our wishing tree or come along to our evening Christmas lights and solstice events.

Storytelling tours at Christmas in Corfe Castle

Events at Corfe Castle 

Make festive memories while exploring the castle with our new family quest, toast marshmallows around firepits, join a storytelling tour and make Christmas wishes. Join us for our late night Winter Lights events or sunrise on the shortest day of the year.

Corfe Castle family quest
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Family-friendly things to do at Corfe Castle 

Corfe Castle is the perfect place to enjoy a fun-filled family day out. There is always something new to explore and join in with a jam-packed programme of events.

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Caring for Corfe Castle 

Looking after Corfe Castle is a vast and complex task with access being one of the most significant challenges. A three year, £2m conservation project is well under way with a dedicated team working throughout the seasons to ensure the castle endures for future generations.

A group visiting the ruins of Corfe Castle
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Group visits to Corfe Castle 

Find out everything you need to know about booking a group visit to Corfe Castle, from admission prices to information about school visits.

Outside the tea-room at Corfe Castle, Dorset in summer
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Eating and shopping at Corfe Castle 

Situated in an 18th century former cottage, the Tea-room at Corfe Castle serves a delicious menu of hot and cold food, drinks, cakes and bakes. Afterwards, stop off at the Shop to discover beautiful collections of homewares, gifts and locally made ranges to take home with you. The second-hand book shop located in Castle View is also filled with literary treasures.

Wedding dress in robing room with Corfe Castle in the background
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Weddings at Corfe Castle 

Perched above a picture postcard village with panoramic views of the Purbeck countryside, the fairy-tale ruins of this 1,000 year old castle make for the perfect setting for your romantic wedding ceremony.

Two adults with a young child, all smiling together and admiring the festive window art in Newton House at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire

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