Built by William the Conqueror, the castle dates to the 11th century. Located on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset. Her sons bought her the manor at Eastcourt which would remain in the family and, luckily, take part in no battles.
The siege would go on for a whopping three years. At one point only a handful of men were left to protect the castle. Legend has it that Edward the Martyr was murdered there in by his stepmother so that his half-brother Ethelred could be crowned King of England. The castle also boasts a National Trust shop, and an 18th-century tea room and gardens. If you feel the need for some exercise after one too many scones, embark on a minute National Trust walking trail that takes you across Corfe Common for beautiful views of the castle and a chance to admire some 4,year-old Bronze Age burial mounds.
Lastly, be sure to check the National Trust website before booking your visit. Corfe Castle often hosts fun-filled events including historic reenactments, medieval festivals, and falconry displays. To get an idea of what the castle would have looked like in its heyday, combine your visit to the ruins with an afternoon at the Corfe Castle Model Village. The one-twentieth scale model shows the castle and village as they would have looked in Corfe Castle is located in the village of the same name, in Dorset county on the peninsula known as the Isle of Purbeck.
If you plan on renting a car, you will find the village on the A road from Wareham to Swanage, and you can park in the National Trust car park located opposite the castle hill. The car park has 90 spaces and operates on a pay-and-display basis. With so much to see and do, it makes sense to plan at least one night in Corfe Castle village. Our favorites are Challow Farm House , with four luxury rooms in a tranquil garden setting; and 19th-century guesthouse Olivers.
For local farm-to-table cuisine, try The Pink Goat open for breakfast and lunch daily, and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays. For classic British pub fare, including Sunday roast and fish and chips washed down with a pint or two of ale by the fireside, The Castle Inn is our top pick.
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Measure ad performance. In the 17th century, as the Civil War raged around it, the castle stood firm. Lady Bankes defended it bravely during not just one, but two sieges, until finally she was betrayed by one of her own soldiers.
Her story is retold in The Defiance of Mary Bankes, an audio experience. Robin Hood and the design of Corfe Castle have something in common — they both show how important archery was in medieval times. Just outside medieval bowshot from Corfe Castle is a reminder of one of the darkest periods of English history when cousin fought cousin for the throne and the country descended into anarchy.
A murder mystery from the dark ages still casts its shadow over Corfe Castle. In a young king died a violent death - perhaps on this very spot.
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