Corfe is overlooked by the outstanding ruins of its
castle perched above the village on a hill in a gap in the chalk
ridge. The
castle, built in 1086, was one of the country’s great
strongholds and was strongly defended by the wife of its owner
during the civil war, before being betrayed by one inside it. For
her heroic efforts the parliamentarians allowed her to go free but
destroyed the castle to stop it being used in the future. Some of
the ruined stone was used in the building of the village and the
houses are built of local stone making the village one of the most
attractive in Dorset.
Along with the castle, other family attractions
include a model village and interactive exhibition, the village
museum, a steam railway and many interesting shops including the
Ginger Pop shop with lots of Enid Blyton memorobilia.
Corfe Common
is found just on the edge of the village with the Purbeck Way walking
route passing through it to reach Chapman's Pool and the South West Coast
Path.
Links:
Maps of the
area
Where to
stay in Corfe Castle
Local
Food and Drink
Eating Out in Corfe Castle
Getting around the area
Parking in Corfe Castle
Group Visits in Corfe Castle
Visitor
Attractions
Enid Blyton -
Purbeck's Most Famous
Fishing
Horseriding
Outdoor Pursuits and Activities - Brenscombe Outdoor
Centre
The Purbeck Way
walking route
Cycling
in Purbeck - Castle Ride
Purbeck Countryside Guide
Corfe Castle Parish website
(external link)
Contact Details:
To speak to someone in our Tourist Information Centre, please
call 01929 552740 or email us at tic@purbeck-dc.gov.uk.