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Corfe Castle
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CORFE CASTLE
Dorset
BH20 5EZ
CORFE CASTLE
Dorset
BH20 5EZ
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| Open New Year |
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| Autumn Opening (30 September 2019 - 27 October 2019) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Winter Opening (28 October 2019 - 31 December 2019) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* Castle, shop, tea-room and visitor centre closed 7th March and 25th to 26th December. Last admission to castle 30 minutes before closing time. Parts of the grounds may be closed due to high winds.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult off peak | £10.00 per ticket |
| Adult peak | £11.00 per ticket |
| Child off peak | £5.00 per ticket |
| Child peak | £5.50 per ticket |
| Family off peak (one adult and three children) | £15.00 per ticket |
| Family off peak (two adults and three children) | £25.00 per ticket |
| Family peak (one adult and three children) | £16.50 per ticket |
| Family peak (two adults and three children) | £27.50 per ticket |
| Group adult off peak | £9.50 per ticket |
| Group adult peak | £10.40 per ticket |
| Group child off peak | £4.20 per ticket |
| Group child peak | £4.60 per ticket |
| National Trust members (at any time) | Free |
Peak: 16-24 February. 6-22 and 27-28 April. 4-6, 11-12, 18-19 May. 25 May – 2 June. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 June. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 July. 24 July – 1 September. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 September. 26 October – 3 November.
Off peak: At all other times.
Under 5s: free. Child price applies for 5-17 year olds (inclusive).
Family ticket admits two adults plus up to three children for the price of two adults plus one child. One adult family ticket admits one adult plus up to three children for the price of one adult plus one child.
Visitors arriving by public transport are offered a discount voucher with admission to the castle. Voucher redeemable at the shop or tea-rooms.
The nearest major road is the A351 - follow the road from Wareham towards Swanage for approximately 5 miles.
There is a National Trust car and coach park (free to members) on the edge of the village which is a half mile walk around the base of the Castle to the Castle entrance.
Cars can also park at Corfe Castle West Street car park - follow signs to the Village Centre and Castle.
Alternatively, cars and coaches can park at Norden Car Park (just off the A351) and enjoy a pleasant walk into Corfe Castle village (1 mile) or catch the steam train to Corfe Castle railway station.
FROM THE WEST: the nearest mainline railway station is Wareham (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line). Transfer to the number 40 bus to Castle View Visitor Centre bus stop, Corfe Castle.
FROM THE EAST: catch a train to Bournemouth Railway Station, transfer to the number 50 bus to Swanage, then transfer again to the number 30 or 40 bus to Castle View Visitor Centre bus stop, Corfe Castle. Alternatively, at times when the Swanage Railway is running, catch a train from Swanage to Corfe Castle. Tel: 01929 425800 or visit their website: www.swanagerailway.co.uk.
JOURNEY PLANNING: Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables. From 1st January 2019, calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.
TRAVEL DISCOUNT: Present your valid bus or train ticket when entering the Castle for a redeemable voucher for the National Trust cafe or shop.
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