May Half Term - Stories and Seedlings at Corfe Castle
Saturday, 23 May 2026 to Sunday, 31 May 2026
10:00 to 16:30
Type: Animals and Conservation
Booking Required: No
Plant your own nasturtium seeds in an eco pot and take home a little bit of history. Nasturtiums have long been valued for their colour and usefulness, much like the herbs and plants grown by the medieval community who once lived beneath these ancient walls.
Join the Keeper of the Castle on a lively, interactive storytelling tour that brings the past to life, revealing how kings, nobles and everyday visitors were received within these mighty walls. Through tales, games and hands-on activities, uncover the truth about medieval merriment, courtly pastimes and the art of hospitality in a castle built to impress. Perfect for families, history lovers and curious explorers, this immersive experience transforms a visit to Corfe Castle into a journey through centuries of welcome, wonder and wit. Come not just to see the castle - come to be our guest. Free activities (donations welcome) Children under 5 must be supervised by a responsible adult Story tours begin at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Contact
The Square
Corfe Castle
BH20 5EZ
01929 450500
corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle/events/21be2998-0845-4275-a075-4abb749984be
Location Map:
Other Events
Festivals
Ahoy there, me hearties! Each year, the beautiful seaside town of Swanage is transformed into a haven for buccaneers, privateers, ...
Festivals
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival offers wonderful art, concerts and talks in venues across beautiful Purbeck. Enjoy exploring ...
10:00 to 12:30
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island
Animals and Conservation events
Experience the wonderful birdlife of Brownsea Island with our guided birdwatching walks. Led by a knowledgeable Dorset Wildlife ...
10:30 to 16:30
Look! And Look Again! Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Three artists explore their shared interest of Purbeck’s coast and wildlife. Prints, paintings and drawings by Robin ...
10:00 to 16:30
May Half Term - Stories and Seedlings at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Animals and Conservation events
Plant your own nasturtium seeds in an eco pot and take home a little bit of history. Nasturtiums have long been valued for ...
10:00 to 16:30
The New Famous Five and the Forgotten Treasure
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Are you ready for an adventure worthy of the New Famous Five? Whether you arrive with a team of budding explorers or a family ...
10:00 to 12:00
Family Neurodivergent Nature Walk
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
A safe, friendly, non-judgemental space to meet like-minded neurodivergent people who enjoy spending time in nature. What ...
10:00 to 17:00
Andrew Thomas S.W.A.C – Major Solo Art Exhibition
Stoborough Village Hall, Stoborough
Art and Museums events
Purbeck-based sculptor Andrew Thomas S.W.A.C. presents a major solo exhibition spanning nearly four decades of work. Primarily ...
10:00 to 17:00
May Half Term: Tanks In Action
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
May Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy. Tank displays, kids’ activities, vehicle rides, and more! This May Half ...
10:00 to 15:30
The New Famous Five and the Smugglers Code
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Our interactive trail will have you following a treasure map, cracking codes and having lots of family fun along the way, ...
18:30 to 20:00
Biofluorescence Experience in Nature at RSPB Arne
RSPB Arne,, Wareham
Animals and Conservation events
Biofluorescence is one of nature’s hidden wonders! Encounter an invisible natural world on an exclusive night-time adventure ...
20:00 to 22:30
Night Wildlife & Nightjar Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
RSPB Arne,, Wareham
Animals and Conservation events
Experience RSPB Arne in the evening as the sun sets and twilight takes over. An exclusive opportunity to see and ...
Planning to attend this event? Find local accommodation.
Events Disclaimer
All events listed on Virtual Swanage have either been imported, submitted or added by third parties. Virtual Swanage does not validate all the event information submitted to us or verify that the information has not changed or removed after the event has been added to this website.
Please check with the event organiser before traveling to any event to check for updates or changes to the events dates, times or costs involved.
Free listing
Got an event in Swanage or the Isle of Purbeck?
Get your event or festival in front of visitors planning their trip, locals looking for things to do, and tourists already in the area. Virtual Swanage has been the go-to guide for the Isle of Purbeck since 1996, adding your event takes just a few minutes and costs nothing.
- Your own event page with map
- Listed in the monthly events diary
- Appears in search results
- No account needed
- Completely free