Wow … I was amazed at the beauty of this castle! It really is breathtaking and steeped in history. Excellent customer service from National Trust, especially Keith who was amazing and helped me with my disability needs! I have trouble walking but you can borrow a wheelchair! I will definitely come back to this magical place! Worth a visit if y you like history and walking.

In 1066 William I erected a hall and a stone wall enclosing an inner ward at Corfe. Henry I added a mighty keep around 1105. King John built a palace (“gloriette”) in the inner ward and protected the west bailey and the outer ward with curtain walls an towers. Henry III and Edward I rebuilt the gatehouses and ordered the construction of three new towers in the outer bailey. During the Civil War Corfe castle was held by royalists led by Lady Mary Bankes. The stronghold was taken by parliament by treachery in 1646 and subsequently slighted. * I encourage visitors to have a good look at the scale model of the fortress in the building next to the car park before walking up to the castle entrance. I also recommend purchasing the excellent guidebook in order to fully appreciate the monument. Corfe castle looks very battered : The towers of the curtain wall lean at curious angles. Half the south west gatehouse slid down the slope due to sapping. The Butavant tower partially collapsed. The keep is gutted, only two sides still standing to almost full height. Its internal division can no longer be distinguished. The once splendid gloriette is equally in ruins and difficult to read. No towers or curtain walls can be scaled. Nevertheless the visitor still gets a good sense of the scale, layout and sophistication of this formerly impregnable stronghold and is swept away by the views of the surrounding area from atop its crumbling walls.

Corfe Castle was lively and fun. It wad half term and teddies were abseiling down from the ruins and pumpkins were on display. All volunteers were lovely and we had a great experience. One tiny disappointment, the cafe by the car park was closed when we returned at 3pm in need of a cup of tea, but otherwise it was all to be recommended. Thank you.

We have visited Corfe Castle over the years and decided to take our daughter there as she was young when we last went and couldn't remember it. Corfe Castle is stunning and there are lovely views from the top but we found the entrance fee somewhat overpriced. We appreicate the ticket allows you to return as many times during the day and prices are increasing but to be honest, once you've seen it, you've seen it. The activities on offer over the half term were more geared for the younger generation and it cost our family of 3 (2 adults and a 16 year old) £30 for approximately 40 mins. We will return to Corfe again but next time I think we will admire the castles beauty from the outside.

Really enjoyed our visit here. Not too much to read that you don’t bother and just enough to make our experience enjoyable. Very interesting and eventful history. Wished we’d picked a less windy day, but had a great time. Thank you.

Excellent castle, it is a ruin but there is lots to see, it looks like a steep walk, but it meanders and is a relatively easy stroll. National Trust so free for members and well worth a visit. Great views. Maybe allow 90 minutes. Cafe outside, and several pubs!

This is a National Trust site and the car park for the castle is outside of the village at the base of the castle. If you are fit and healthy, the climb up the hill is no problem but this isn't for somebody who cannot easily walk up steep inclines. There is a car park in the village which is on the level with the castle entrance but you will still need to walk up through the castle gatehouse and keep to get into the castle. The car park is very reasonably priced but it is a significant walk into the village so drop your passengers off in the village and then park. The castle is worth the climb up and the views are impressive but this isn't a big castle so you won't need too long to see it all. Plenty of refreshments etc in the village.

I took my children (age 6 & 8) to see the Story Telling -A Rather Curious Christmas tour. John was fantastic and the children really responded to the participation and amusing stories and activities. We learned how to dance, played games and heard about all the interesting facts and tales around Corfe Castle. Highly recommend for all ages!

Stunning position with views across open countryside to die for. Refreshments available by the car park. Nice walkway round castle to entrance. Note it is very steep in places so wear suitable footwear and beware if wet. Able to take one's dog in as well. Worth climbing up as high as possible, is you are able to appreciate views across open countryside. Benches part way up so you can sit and chill.

We visited here recently whilst we were staying in Poole. A really wonderful place. Very picturesque and serene. Lots of lovely walks and a fantastic view from the top. Highly recommend this wonderful place!