Shortly after invading England in 1066, William the Conqueror began consolidating power. Building castles was a primary means of asserting dominance and over the proceeding 150 years William and his ...

A luxurious tower built for Henry I—William the Conqueror’s son—is opening to the public for the first time in nearly four centuries. Constructed around 1107, the royal residence is located within the ...

Corfe Castle will be free to visit this September. The National Trust is offering free entry to Corfe Castle on the weekend of Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, as part of Heritage Open ...

Celebrate Early May Bank Holiday 2026 at Corfe Castle with the National Trust—medieval crafts, live music, family activities, and May Day traditions in Dorset.

A "picture-book perfect" Dorset spot has been named as one of the UK's best inland small towns and villages. Corfe Castle was ranked as the third best in the UK, as part of an article from the ...

A quaint village that looks to have leapt straight out of a fairy tale has been praised by visitors, many of whom feel as though they've stepped back in time when arriving. And it's right here in the ...

Swanage Railway’s 2026 Diesel Gala & Beer Festival (8–10 May) features nine heritage diesel locomotives, vintage trains, ...

Celebrate Early May Bank Holiday 2026 at Corfe Castle with the National Trust—medieval crafts, live music, family activities, and May ...