Clare's Guidebook
History
Corfe Castle ruins is popular with adults and children.
A historic thousand year old Castle partially demolished on 1646 by the Parlimentaries. Amazing views whatever the time of day or season, worth a visit.
Audio guides available
Opeing times Monday to Sunday 10am to 5pm
425 locals recommend
Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle ruins is popular with adults and children.
A historic thousand year old Castle partially demolished on 1646 by the Parlimentaries. Amazing views whatever the time of day or season, worth a visit.
Audio guides available
Opeing times Monday to Sunday 10am to 5pm
Afew minutes walk away acrosss the square leads you to the Model Village and Gardesn. Worth a visit, an impressive relica o1/20th the size of how Corfe Castle and its village would have been in 1646.
Set within beautiful gardens with giant games for every age.
There is also a Courtyard Tea Room.
Allow a good hour to view, suitable for every age.
Open everyday 10am to 5pm
01929 481234
Model Village
The Square,
Corfe Castle,
BH20 5EZ
9 locals recommend
Model Village Gardens & Cafe
The SquareAfew minutes walk away acrosss the square leads you to the Model Village and Gardesn. Worth a visit, an impressive relica o1/20th the size of how Corfe Castle and its village would have been in 1646.
Set within beautiful gardens with giant games for every age.
There is also a Courtyard Tea Room.
Allow a good hour to view, suitable for every age.
Open everyday 10am to 5pm
01929 481234
Model Village
The Square,
Corfe Castle,
BH20 5EZ
The Tank Museum
Linsay RoadThe best Tank Mueseum in the world.
Rain or shine this is a beautiful and charming experience, suiable for all ages. A wonderful heritage experience.
6 locals recommend
Corfe Castle station
Rain or shine this is a beautiful and charming experience, suiable for all ages. A wonderful heritage experience.
Durlston Castle
Lighthouse RoadA great day out along the Jurassic coastline and full of History
Fun times
Dorset Adventure Park
If you want some fun, this is definetly the place to go! There is something for everyone one to enjoy. The outdoor family fun waterpark and mud trail will be a day to remember. Set within 18 acres of woodland and lakes, beautiful views overlooking Corfe Castle.
Arfleet Mill Lakes
Studland Road
Corfe Castle
Dorset
BH20 5JG
Book early to avoid disapointment, minimum age 4
01929 505030
44 locals recommend
Dorset Adventure Park
Dorset Adventure Park
If you want some fun, this is definetly the place to go! There is something for everyone one to enjoy. The outdoor family fun waterpark and mud trail will be a day to remember. Set within 18 acres of woodland and lakes, beautiful views overlooking Corfe Castle.
Arfleet Mill Lakes
Studland Road
Corfe Castle
Dorset
BH20 5JG
Book early to avoid disapointment, minimum age 4
01929 505030
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsA fun day out for any age, worth ever penny
Splashdown
Tower ParkGreat fun and good for rainy days
Studland Nature Reserve
Beach RoadA great day out to relax and unwind
Bournemouth
A great day out
Brownsea Island
Great family day out
Beautiful sandy beaches. Plenty to do do all ages. Crab fishing, boat hire, cinema, theatre, pubs, tea rooms, local independent shops
70 locals recommend
Swanage Beachfront
Shore RoadBeautiful sandy beaches. Plenty to do do all ages. Crab fishing, boat hire, cinema, theatre, pubs, tea rooms, local independent shops
Food scene
If you love gin, then this is a must! Over 300 different varieties.
This is not your typical corner shop, although it does sell local produce, bread and everyday essentials
Its round the corner from The Old Stable A real gin experience, the owner is extremely helpful in describing many of the flavours and information on the distilleries.
11 locals recommend
Corfe Castle Village Stores
25 East StIf you love gin, then this is a must! Over 300 different varieties.
This is not your typical corner shop, although it does sell local produce, bread and everyday essentials
Its round the corner from The Old Stable A real gin experience, the owner is extremely helpful in describing many of the flavours and information on the distilleries.
Without a doubt worth a visit, breakfast, lunch or evening meals you wont be disapointed. Gorgeous tasting whatever you pick, very polite friendly staff.
9 locals recommend
The Pink Goat Corfe Castle
5 West StWithout a doubt worth a visit, breakfast, lunch or evening meals you wont be disapointed. Gorgeous tasting whatever you pick, very polite friendly staff.
Good food, steps away from where you are staying, great views in the garden of the Steam Train passing by. A popular place with my guests
9 locals recommend
Bankes Arms Hotel
23 East StGood food, steps away from where you are staying, great views in the garden of the Steam Train passing by. A popular place with my guests
The Greyhound Inn
The SquareAmazing views
Rick Stein, Sandbanks
10-14 Banks RdAmazing views
Our family favourite, amazing choice of seafood and desserts, attentive staff, Kirsty always a warm welcome
14 locals recommend
Chilled Red
1-5 Commercial RdOur family favourite, amazing choice of seafood and desserts, attentive staff, Kirsty always a warm welcome
This is simply the best kept secret with the locals. An essential place to go and eat, always packed with locals
28 locals recommend
Java Independent Coffee House
Unit 3 Commercial RdThis is simply the best kept secret with the locals. An essential place to go and eat, always packed with locals
One of my favourite places to eat in Swanage, great any time of day. The biggest cakes 🎂
38 locals recommend
Love Cake Etc
42 High StOne of my favourite places to eat in Swanage, great any time of day. The biggest cakes 🎂
Sightseeing
A popular seaside resort, somethoing to do for all ages, amazing beaches, popular for fishing, crabbing, watersports, fish and chips, musesum, steam train, pubs
153 locals recommend
Swanage
A popular seaside resort, somethoing to do for all ages, amazing beaches, popular for fishing, crabbing, watersports, fish and chips, musesum, steam train, pubs
Corfe Castle
Cycling heaven
Durdle Door
Old Harry rocks are chalk formations located near Studland and Swanage. They mark the most eastern point on the Jurassic coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
An amazing walk
152 locals recommend
Old Harry Rocks
Old Harry rocks are chalk formations located near Studland and Swanage. They mark the most eastern point on the Jurassic coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
An amazing walk
Winspit is a disused quarry on the cliffs near Worth Matravers. A 3 mile stunning walk along the stretch of coast that was once an important quarry providing stone for London buildings. Films such as Star Wars and Doctor Who have been filmed here.
23 locals recommend
Winspit Quarry
Winspit is a disused quarry on the cliffs near Worth Matravers. A 3 mile stunning walk along the stretch of coast that was once an important quarry providing stone for London buildings. Films such as Star Wars and Doctor Who have been filmed here.
Middle Beach Studland Bay