Corfe Castle

Corfe, Dorset

Dramatic 1,000-year-old castle ruins on a hill above a stone village, reached by the Swanage steam railway.

Official website Directions Where to stay

Mooch tip Arrive by the Swanage Railway steam train.

Visiting

Opening times: Daily
How long to allow: 2 hours
Best time to go: Misty mornings
Accessibility: Steep, uneven ruins

Getting there

Address: The Square, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EZ
Parking: NT car park (Castle View)
Nearest station: Wareham, or Swanage Railway to Corfe

Places to stay near Corfe Castle

Banks Arms HotelCorfe Castle · £££ · 0.1 km away The Scott Arms B&BKingston · £££ · 2.7 km away Kingston Country CourtyardWareham · 2.9 km away Weston Farm CampsiteWorth Matravers · £££ · 4.9 km away Acton Field CampsiteSwanage · £ · 4.9 km away Tom’s Field CampsiteLangton Matravers · £ · 5.0 km away

See all places to stay around Corfe

More to do nearby

Photo coming soonZoo & wildlifeMonkey WorldWareham, Dorset · 14 km awayPaid entry Photo coming soonFreeOutdoors & natureDurdle Door & Lulworth Cove (Jurassic Coast)West Lulworth, Dorset · 16 km awayFree entry

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