Corfe Castle
One of Britain’s most impressive ruins, Corfe Castle controlled the gateway through the Purbeck Hills and has been an important stronghold since the days of William the Conqueror. Its dramatic history stretches back to the murder of 18-yr old Edward the Martyr in 978. The castle was finally wrecked by Cromwell’s troops in 1646. Several Norman and early English features remain. Stone from the castle has been used in a number of village houses.
Open Apr-Sept 10-6; Mar & Oct 10-5; Nov-Feb 10-4. Admission adult £5/child £2.50.
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS IN DORSET
Abbotsbury Tourism
Athelhampton House & Gardens, Dorchester
Bournemouth International Centre
Brownsea Island
Cerne Abbas
Cranborne Manor Gardens
Durlston Country Park
Hardy's Cottage
High Cliffe Castle
Jurassic Coastline
Kingston Lacy House
Lulworth Cove
Monkey World
The Philpot Museum
Poole Harbour
The Priory
Purbeck Marine Reserve
Russell Cotes Gallery
Sherborne Castle
Southern Counties Leisure
Sparkford Motor Museum
Studland Beach
Swanage Steam Railway
The Tank Museum
Wimborne Minster
HOTELS NEAR THIS ATTRACTION IN DORSET
Purbeck House Hotel, Swanage, Dorset
Springfield Country Hotel Leisure Club & Spa, Wareham, Dorset
Alexandra Hotel and Restaurant, Lyme Regis, Dorset
Knoll House Hotel, Studland Bay, Dorset
Manor House Hotel, Studland Bay, Dorset
Mortons House Hotel, Corfe Castle, Dorset
Plumber Manor Hotel, Sturminster Newton, Dorset