Is Corfe Castle good for kids?

The Castle is fun to explore. The National Trust put on a year round programme of fun events for children and adults including zipwires for teddy bears, medieval encampments, battles between Saxons and Vikings, archery and dressing up in medieval costume.

What is Corfe Castle famous for?

The first stone of Corfe Castle was laid more than 1,000 years ago. Since then it’s seen its fair share of battles, mysteries and plots. It’s been a treasury, military garrison, royal residence and family home. The keep was built in the early 12th century for King Henry I, William the Conqueror’s son.

Why is Corfe Castle called Corfe?

Corfe Castle was built on a steep hill in a gap in a long line of chalk hills, created by two streams eroding the rock on either side. The name Corfe derives from the Old English ceorfan, meaning ‘a cutting’, referring to the gap. Between 1066 and 1087, William established 36 such castles in England.

How many people died at Corfe Castle?

It was also at Corfe that the king committed one of the most infamous acts of his reign, by having 22 knights starved to death. This incident has been surprisingly overlooked by historians of John’s reign, who either mention it only in passing, or fail to mention it at all.

How much does Corfe Castle cost?

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Is Corfe Castle pushchair friendly?

Pushchairs and baby back carriers are both permitted, but beware the steep slopes and uneven surfaces. Baby changing facilities are also provided. There’s a playground nearby in Corfe village too!

Is Corfe Castle worth visiting?

corfe itself is very pretty and the Castle well worth a visit if you are in the area, it is essentially a ruin having been destroyed in the English civil war. there are quite a few steps and slopes so not easy for the less able bodied but we had our border terrier puppy with us and it was dog friendly. lovely views.

Are there toilets at Corfe Castle?

At the foot of the castle lies a public toilet block frequently used by locals and tourists alike when visiting the iconic attraction. The toilet block consists of male, female and disabled facilities and needed a refurbishment.

Who blew up Corfe Castle?

Oliver Cromwell’s Parliamentarians
Corfe Castle was built in the 11th century but destroyed, blown up, in 1646 by Oliver Cromwell’s Parliamentarians at the end of the first English Civil War. Its then owner was Sir John Bankes, the Attorney General to Charles I.

Who first owned Corfe Castle?

Sir Christopher Hatton
What’s the link between Corfe Castle and the exploits of Sir Francis Drake? The answer is an Elizabethan courtier who danced his way into the heart of a Queen. Sir Christopher Hatton was the castle’s first private owner whose colourful career helped shape a fast changing world.

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Where is the Corfe Castle in the UK?

Kids Encyclopedia Facts Corfe Castle is a fortification standing above the village of the same name on the Isle of Purbeck in the English county of Dorset. Built by William the Conqueror, the castle dates back to the 11th century and commands a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage.

What kind of stone was Corfe Castle made out of?

The chalk of the hill Corfe Castle was built on was an unsuitable building material, and instead Purbeck limestone quarried a few miles away was used. By the reign of King Stephen (1135–1154) Corfe Castle was already a strong fortress with a keep and inner enclosure, both built in stone.

What kind of birds are at Corfe Castle?

Buzzards, falcons and redstarts can also be seen around the castle. One of the most famous British writers was inspired by Corfe Castle. Children’s author Enid Blyton used it as the basis for her Kirrin Island in the Famous Five series of books. Corfe Castle is managed by the National Trust today.

Is the three inch Fools playing at Corfe Castle?

Join the Three Inch Fools and Illyria as they dust off their instruments and step back into the great outdoors with four new productions at Corfe Castle this summer. Sprinkled with humour this fast-paced audio experience tells the story of Corfe Castle as a home through the ages.