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Corfe Castle

Wareham | Purbeck Hills, Swanage BH20 5EZ , England
01929 481294
Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Swanage
4.5 of 5 stars 140 Reviews
Type: Castles
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Chalfont St. Giles, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Well organised by the National Trust and with useful information. I had not visitied the castle since the early 1950s More

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Bucks,
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We had good weather which means we benefited from goof views. The Castle is a good visit and interesting, great fun for kids to hide in the ruins for a tricky game of Hide and Seek. As a couple it was interesting but a bit on the expensive side for what time we spend there. Thankfully the weather was good... More

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stockport,
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

If you are in Dorset this is a must. Take the steam train from Norden for a fantastic view and when you finally get there you can feel the history. I find it difficult to believe when you look at position of the castle how anyone was able to breech its walls. Cromwell has a lot to answer for. More

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philippines
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This castle is located on top of the hill so you will need to be ready for a climb but its worth it. Its wonderful to see what is left of this great castle, surely worth to visit. More

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Sevenoaks, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

we walked from Swanage across the ridge and you can see the castle from afar as you approach, it's majestic. Excellent National Trust tea shop with views from the garden of the castle. More

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swanage
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

I have visited Corfe Castle many times over the past 40 years. It has been much better since the National Trust took it over. The people who give guided tours are very knowledgeable and there are guides in other languages. There is a wonderful model showing what the Castle was like before it was a ruin at the entrance. I... More

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Guildford, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

Full of history and intrigue these beautiful castle ruins should be visited with the help of one of the wonderful national trust guides. We were fortunate enough to benefit from the enthusiasm and expertise of ian, Elizabeth and Miranda - all incredibly charming and knowledgeable. More

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South Benfleet, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Great little village but the castle is too expensive for very little, More

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Sydney, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Well worth a visit to the castle and surrounding village More

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Staines, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Dramatic backdrop for some hopefully gorgeous photos. More

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