The 10 Best Things to do in Corfe Castle, England

Electric Bike Hire & Std Bike Hire in the lovely Isle of Purbeck, starting near Corfe Castle. Traffic-free trails around Poole Harbour and Studland. Seasonal Opening. Easy to reach from Wareham and Swanage. Free GPS cycling app with best routes, local information and more to help you find your way!

Dorset Adventure Park is a family fun Waterpark and Mud Trail. Featuring 18 acres of woodland and lakes with stunning views of Corfe Castle. Whether you’re looking to get wet or muddy, there is something for everyone to enjoy! The Waterpark is a huge Woodland Water Park spread over two lakes overlooking Corfe Castle. Each lake features different inflatable obstacles for you to tackle. More than 200m of wet inflatable fun for you to challenge your family and friends. Dorset Mud Trail is an outdoor adventure trail for any age and is fantastic fun in any weather; great on a sunny day, but even more fun in the rain. Featuring 50 different muddy obstacles over a 2km trail. Mud washes off, memories last a lifetime! Free parking and Snack Shack offering hot and cold food and drinks. Come and join us for a full of fun day of outdoor adventure for all the family!

An independent gift shop and gallery, supporting local, Dorset artists, as well as makers from all over the UK. We also stock some more well-known brands, and pride ourselves on finding beautiful and unusual gifts. Much of our range is inspired by flowers, plants, and the stunning local countryside of the Jurassic Coast. If you are visiting Corfe Castle, then come and see our 17c shop. Turn left at the National Trust shop in the village square - we are opposite the Church, just past the Fox Inn and the Model Village. We have gifts for gardeners, presents for men, and a children's range too. But we are probably best known for pretty, girly gifts, stationery and cards; and gorgeous home accessories. We also have a wonderful and varied collection of art, such as hand-painted driftwood; fine art; watercolours and oil paintings. Many local artists and crafters contribute work such as art glass; turned wood; ceramics and pottery; felting and needlework and all manner of quirky crafts.

Corfe Castle is open for those who have booked a timed slot only. Uncover the secrets of Dorset's iconic medieval castle. A favourite haunt for adults and children alike, you can't fail to be captivated by these romantic castle ruins with breathtaking views.Castle - Discover 1000 years of the castle's history as a royal palace and fortress. With fallen walls and secret places, there are tales of treachery and treason around every corner. Spot the 'murder holes' and count the arrow loops. Feel history come to life and see the wildlife which has set up home in these facinating castle ruins.Shop - In the village square, our shop offers a range of products from pocket money treats to luxury locally made gifts.Tea Rooms - Indulge in a homemade Dorset cream tea in our delightful 18th centry tea rooms. Enjoy the summer garden with unrivalled castle views or the glowing open log fire in winter.

If you would like to know how the castle would have looked before destruction by Cromwell in 1646, a visit to the model village shows Corfe Castle and the village in 1/20th scale. Set in beautiful Purbeck surroundings, also with giant games, enchanted fairy garden, working stocks and pillories and croquet. There is on site the Courtyard Tea Room for good quality reasonably priced snacks with a wide range of gluten free options.