Category archives: News

Introducing the Norden Farm Shop and Campsite. Norden Farm Shop stocks a wide array of local produce ranging from jam and chutney, beer and cider, to ice creams and dairy produce, fresh vegetables, eggs, and meat — and everything in between! Evolving from a small shed selling eggs over 40…

A couple of interesting articles about St. Edward the Martyr — his short life and murder which happened near Corfe Castle on the 18th of March 978. The following is an extract taken from the ‘Chambers Book of Days’ March 18th 1864, with regards to the death of Edward the…

Introducing The Greyhound Inn, Corfe Castle Whether you’re looking for a relaxed catch up with friends over brunch or lunch with a sharing platter, or a delicious classic pub lunch after a family walk around Corfe Castle, to a romantic meal with a loved one. Whatever the occasion, we are…

Heads up for next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday ~ the B3351 Corfe Castle to Studland road will be closed each evening/night to all traffic between 9pm and 6am (16th – 18th June 2021). Click to view/download DORSET COUNCIL has issued a Notice under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulations…

Corfe Castle and the Isle of Purbeck are great to visit at anytime of the year and in all weathers — but there's something special when the sun is shining, the sky is blue and there's not a cloud in sight. Corfe offers some fantastic places to eat and drink,…

Hello, just a quick message to say thank you to everyone for visiting and supporting the website and for following us on social media. As you can see we have made some changes to the website — you may have also noticed the domain name is now www.corfecastle.co.uk which is…

Great news! The Swanage Railway has announced it's planning to reopen COVID-safe steam trains running between Norden, Corfe Castle and Swanage from Monday 12th April 2021. 80104 heading out of Norden Station towards Corfe Castle — Andrew A ‘We’re Good To Go’ certificate has been awarded to the Swanage Railway…

Corfe Castle has been voted second among some of the best National Trusts best gardens in the UK. To help inspire both UK trips and garden renovations, Rated People created an index based on how picturesque and how well rated the National Trust gardens are to reveal which ones came…

Just a quick update – most shops, pubs and cafes have now reopened ~ but please note, face masks should be worn when entering any of the shops and social distancing is still in place and must be observed. If you would like to visit the Castle, please see earlier…

The National Trust are set to reopen Corfe Castle and Kingston Lacy on the 3rd June 2020 – advance booking required.

Due to current situations ~ Corfe Castle is closed, including the Castle, Attractions, Car Parks, Pubs, Restaurants and Shops ~ with the following exceptions. The Village Bakery, Village Stores and Newsagent are open, but asking all customers to follow social-distancing guidelines. Some Pubs and Hotels including the Village Bakery and…

In these difficult times we thought you might enjoy a diversion so why not test your knowledge of people associated with the Isle of Purbeck, past and present.