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Artisan Crafts

Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more!

*Displays dependent on volunteer availability

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

This event takes place in the Outer Bailey

What to bring and wear

Wear clothing appropriate to explore a ruined castle

Accessibility

This event takes place in the Outer Bailey, which had step-free access.

Upcoming events

Event

Rooted in the ruins family quest 

Discover the plants that call Corfe Castle home with this new family quest.

Event summary

on
3 May to 18 Jul 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 76 other dates or times
Event

Stone Carving with Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre 

Join Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre for hands-on demonstrations and talks on the skill of stone carving.

Event summary

on
4 May to 6 May 2024
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

Medieval Tile Workshop 

Join our friendly artisan volunteers as they demonstrate the medieval craft of tile making in our 15th style timber frame workshop.

Event summary

on
6 May to 16 Dec 2024
at
10:00 to 12:30
+ 32 other dates or times
Event

Corfe Castle Wedding Fair 

Corfe Castle's wedding fair held in the Outer Bailey will be showcasing specially selected, local suppliers. In the case of bad weather, the event will be held in Castle View welcome centre.

Event summary

on
12 May 2024
at
10:00 to 15:00