Corfe Castle, Medieval castle ruin in Dorset, England
The stone fortification stands on a 55-meter hill, controlling a strategic gap in the Purbeck Hills between Wareham and Swanage.
William the Conqueror established this fortress in the 11th century, making it one of England's first stone castles during a period of timber construction.
The castle structure inspired author Enid Blyton's Kirrin Island setting and appeared in multiple film productions, including Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
The National Trust maintains the site with designated parking facilities, accessible toilets, guided tours, and a tea room in an 18th-century cottage.
Lady Mary Bankes led two defensive sieges of the castle during the English Civil War before Parliamentary forces captured and demolished the structure.
Location: Corfe Castle
Inception: 11 century
Website: https://corfecastle.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.63990,-2.05890
Latest update: June 15, 2025 15:31
Corfe Castle
17 m
Mortons House Hotel
309 m
The Old Town Hall
214 m
Corfe Castle Model Village
205 m
Parish Church of Saint Edward
236 m
The Fox Inn
227 m
The Greyhound Inn
189 m
The Bankes Arms Hotel
205 m
Rose Cottage St George's Cottage
337 m
Penny Cottage
330 m
Corfe Castle Post Office
275 m
Village Cross, Including Pump
188 m
27, East Street
236 m
Railway Viaduct For The Former Wareham To Swanage Railway
217 m
35 And 37, East Street
262 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Post Office, West Street
263 m
The Old Forge
332 m
29, 31 And 33, East Street
247 m
Building To The North Of No. 17 East Street
180 m
13 And 15, West Street
316 m
Cooper's Shop
339 m
Ottaway's Pottery Shop And Adjoining House
289 m
32, West Street
321 m
9 And 11, West Street
301 m
15, East Street
192 m
Milestone
173 m
The Town House
206 m
17 And 19, West Street
329 mReviews
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