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Towering dramatically above the picturesque stone village at its foot, the imposing ruins of Corfe Castle stand at the very heart of Purbeck. Begun by the Normans around 1086, Corfe Castle later became one of England's greatest strongholds. During the English Civil War, under Royalist ownership, it was captured by Parliamentary troops in 1646 and destroyed. Visitors climbing its lofty ramparts today are rewarded with magnificent views of unspoilt Purbeck coast and countryside.
While the National Trust Castle View Visitor Centre colourfully introduces the Castle's history, the Model Village in West Street displays its former grandeur and takes you back in time to 1646. The Town Museum nearby is housed in the "smallest Town Hall building in England" and is well worth a visit.
Park easily at Norden Park & Ride and steam leisurely into Corfe on the Swanage Railway for an unforgettable experience. Discover interesting shops selling art and antiques, handcrafted jewellery, fossils and cuddly toy bears. Be tempted too, by cosy pubs, the village bakery and teashops serving cream teas and Dorset Apple Cake.
Nearby are more attractions including the fascinating Blue Pool, which is a haven for wildlife and visitors, with trees and heathland surrounding a pool of ever-changing colours. The Margaret Green Foundation Trust Animal Sanctuary in Church Knowle offers a home to (or finds a home for) unwanted, abandoned and injured animals of all shapes and sizes. Why not call in and become a sponsor?
Corfe Castle is a place where you can lose yourself in the history and atmosphere of a great Purbeck village. Where else could you sit back and enjoy the sounds, sights and smells of a steam engine puffing past beneath the backdrop of a great castle ruin…..? Population 1,500
Attraction
Corfe Castle
Camping
Woodland Caravan & Camping Park
Doctor
Corfe Castle Practice
Inn
Scott Arms Hotel
Pub and Bar
Castle Inn
Fox Inn
Greyhound Inn
School
Corfe Castle C of E First School
Self-Catering
Dream Cottages
Kingston Country Courtyard
The Cheese House
Taxi
Valley Taxis
Shops
Cherry Heaven
Dragons Village Bakery
Ginger Pop
Cleall Stores
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Activities
Brenscombe Outdoor Centre(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Places to Stay near Corfe Castle
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Mortons House Hotel
(0.18 miles)
Personally run by the owners, Ted and Beverly Clayton and her sister Alison, Mortons House was built from Purbeck stone circa 1590 in the shape of an ‘E’ to honour Queen Elizabeth I and was ... more
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Westaway B&B
(0.27 miles)
Yvonne and Ray offer a warm and friendly welcome to their guests staying at Westaway. We are a non-smoking establishment and offer 4 star rated accommodation ...
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Scott Arms Hotel
(1.28 miles)
The Scott Arms, located in Kingston near Corfe Castle. We offer B&B accommodation which has been recently renovated to a very high standard along with our delicious locally-sourced breakfasts, we believe The Scott Arms is ...
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The Purbeck Vineyard
(1.34 miles)
The Purbeck Vineyard is a Four Star Boutique Vineyard Hotel set in the heart of the Purbeck. This unique venue offers luxury accommodation; wonderful food; great service and a wide selection of wines and beers ...
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Kingston Country Courtyard
(1.39 miles)
Kingston Country Courtyard gives you a taste of authentic farmstead life in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Situated in open countryside on a picturesque ridge amid the beautiful Purbeck Hills, it offers spectacular views ...
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The Cheese House
(1.47 miles)
4* rated. A lovely Grade II detached cottage, adjacent to the farmhouse, with its own private garden area, BBQ and seating. The Cheese House has just undergone a complete renovation and has been decorated in ... more
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Bradle Farmhouse
(2.01 miles)
Bradle Farm lies in a valley three miles west of Corfe Castle, surrounded by the Purbeck Hills in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Purbeck coastline has recently been officially recognised as a natural ...
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Springfield Hotel, Leisure Club & Spa
(3.35 miles)
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Family owned 67 bedroom hotel offering Standard, Superior and Executive Bedrooms. Ideally positioned for visiting Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum, Corfe Castle & The World Heritage, Durasic Coastline.
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Priory Hotel
(4.23 miles)
The beautiful, historic, 16th century Priory Hotel with its riverside setting, is somewhere very special indeed. A perfect place to relax and unwind, where peace and tranquility prevail.
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Worgret Manor Hotel
(4.80 miles)
Worgret Manor is a lovingly refurbished Georgian manor house, set on
historic grounds, mentioned in the Magna Carta, half a mile from Wareham, on
the A352 to Wool and Dorchester.
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