Food & Drink Festival at Corfe Castle

The Food & Drink Festival will be back at Corfe Castle for 2025.

Celebrating the incredible food and drink produce from across the Isle of Purbeck, discover local delights and hidden gems.

Located within the walls of Corfe Castle, enjoy this two day festival showcasing the best locally produced food and drink in Purbeck and the South Dorset area.

Come along to enjoy a superb mix of locally produced drink from wines, beers, ciders and spirits, ice cream and confectionery, locally produced meat and vegetables, to traditional Dorset baked pies, sauces, honey, preserves and chutneys.

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. National Trust members free.

How to get here:

🚌 Bus: the Purbeck Breezer No. 40 stops at our Welcome Centre and in Corfe Castle village
🚲 Cycling: follow the Sustrans Route Two from Bournemouth and Poole
🚶‍♂️ Walking: Follow the Purbeck Way from Wareham or Swanage
🚂 Train: Swanage Railway run a service between Norden and Swanage, stopping at Corfe Castle
⛴️ Chain ferry: runs every 20 minutes from Sandbanks and carries cars, bikes and foot passengers
🚗 If you are driving and our carpark is full, there are two alternative carparks (not NT) at Norden Park & Ride (BH20 5DW) and West Street carpark (BH20 5HH). Please be respectful of parking restrictions in the village.

Event ticket prices: This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Meeting point: This event will take place in the Outer Bailey of the castle
What to bring and wear: Please wear suitable for exploring a ruined castle.
Accessibility: This event will take place in the Outer Bailey where there is step free access.