Corfe Castle – Step Back in Time in this Quaint Village of England
Ready to step back in time in Corfe Castle?
Hop on the steam train, and let’s explore this beautiful quaint village in the south of England, on the Jurassic Coast.
In this travel guide about Corfe Castle, you’ll find below everything that we’ll see.
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Where is Corfe Castle?
Corfe castle is one of the prettiest little towns in Dorset, on the Jurassic Coast.
Contrary to its name, Corfe Castle is not only a castle. Yes, there is a castle, but Corfe Castle is also the name of the village.
This village is located right next to Old Harry Rocks (12mn drive) and Durdle Door (25mn drive)
Exploring the Village
The main attraction of the village is, as the name implied, the castle. However there are other beautiful things to see in the village, such as the charming streets, the train station and legendary steam train. Exploring cute villages is a nice experience in England as there are a lot, and you won’t be disappointed in Corfe Castle.
I’m sure you’ll love the village; it’s full of charm, and reminds me a lot of Castle Combe (another lovely village in the area)
Let’s start with the obvious: the castle. You can’t miss it. You basically see it from miles away, towering over the surrounding fields.
To me, the best place to see the castle is: everywhere. You can see it from everywhere, and you’ll get different views depending where you’re standing. Go explore around the village, climb hills, you’ll get beautiful views of the castle.
The picture above was taken outside the village, next to the train tracks.
If you want to explore Corfe Castle even more, you can actually go inside. Seeing the castle from inside is a totally new perspective, and you get a real sense of how big it really is.
Corfe Castle Opening Times
Corfe Castle is open at different times depending on the time of year. You can find below the opening times to plan your visit:
From February 16th to September 29th: 10am to 6pm
From September 30th to October 27th: 10am to 5pm
From October 28th to February 15th: 10am to 4pm
Find all times and closing days here: Calendar
Corfe Castle Entry Fee
To explore the castle from inside, you’ll have to pay an entry fee.
You can see below the Corfe Castle entry fees.
Adult: $13
Child (5 to 17 years old): $6.50
Prices may vary slightly in some days (peak days); this will add around $1.50 to the entry fee.
The Old Train Station
Another thing Corfe Castle is famous for is the old train station, and its steam train. Yup, a steam train!
The train station is exactly how you picture an old English train station. Cherry on top, the steam train still runs, and I loved watching it go through the village!
The steam train is part of the Swanage Railway. If you wish to see the steam train, you’ll need to plan your visit in advance according to the train schedule, because the steam train doesn’t run every day. It also stops as Corfe Castle at different times depending on the days & months.
Find all train times here: Corfe Castle train times
To me, the steam train was the best part of Corfe Castle! You can see it from the train station, but you can also see it from different parts of the village.
Wander the charming streets
Finally, I loved Corfe Castle for its charming streets. The village is really tiny, and you’ll have explored it before long, but if you want to step even more back in time, take a stroll in the streets.
Photo by Paul Whittington under CC BY-SA 2.0
How to get to Corfe Castle
You can get to Corfe Castle in several ways.
By car
Follow the A351 to Wareham, then go all the way to Corfe Castle. It will take you around 2h to reach Corfe Castle from Bristol.
By train
Take the train to Wareham; then take Swanage Railway (yes the steam train!) to Corfe Castle
By bus
There’s a bus going to Corfe Castle: Wilst and Dorset number 40, that goes from Pool to Swanage.
Where to Stay
You can find below the best deals for Corfe Castle hotels:
Tips for your visit
You can find below a few tips to help you make the most out of your visit to Corfe Castle:
- plan your visit according to the train times if you want to see the steam train
- if you drive, don’t forget to pay for parking (pay & display) to avoid a fine
- wander in the village to discover the picturesque streets
- explore the areas around the village for best view of the castle
Visit the Jurassic Coast
While you’re in Corfe Castle, you could explore a few other things around if you have time.
Start here with this list of the best places to see in the Jurassic Coast.
You can also check out these places:
I hope you get to visit Corfe Castle, and that you enjoy this beautiful small English village. Let me know in the comments if you have any question!
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