Rooted in the ruins family quest
Discover the plants that call Corfe Castle home with this new family quest.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin.
Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your answer as you go to earn your conservation coin.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
This is a family friendly event
- Meeting point
This event will begin the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle
- What to bring and wear
Footwear appropriate for exploring a ruined castle.
- Accessibility
This event will take you up steep slopes and steps. For an alternative version of quest please email corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Upcoming events
Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours
At the gateway to Purbeck, Corfe Castle has stood watch for a thousand years. It has been a fortress, prison, family home and has even drawn the attention of German spies.
Trebuchet Loosening Demonstrations
Imagine the castle under siege and see Corfe Castle's replica medieval siege engine in action this May half term.