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Corfe Castle

Castle & Historic Landmark · Dorset, England

Corfe Castle is a castle & historic landmark in Dorset, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £16.50 · Child £8.30 · Family £41.30
Checked on the National Trust page (with Gift Aid): adult £16.50, child (5-17) £8.30, family £41.30. Under-5s and members free. Off-peak prices; peak (school summer holidays and some spring dates) adult £17.60, child £8.80, family £44.
Opening timesCastle hours vary by season (closed for high winds on the day checked). Welcome centre 10am-4.30pm; tea-room 10am-5pm.
Best time to goWeekday mornings in spring and autumn.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAbout 5+; steps, drops and uneven ground, so check pram access
If it rainsMostly outdoors with little shelter; pick a dry day
ParkingCar park: members free, charges for non-members. (Charged for non-members (rate not shown))
Food18th-century tea-room and garden.
Money saverCheck English Heritage, Historic Environment Scotland or Cadw membership value; many ruins are cheap or free.
Top tipsArrive at opening; the village car park fills fast. Use the Swanage Railway for a day out.
What to packSturdy shoes, waterproofs, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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