Winter Solstice at Corfe Castle 2024

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Category: Festivals & Outdoor Events Wildlife & Nature

Event Tags: National Trust, Winter Solstice

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Date: Sat 21st December 2024

Time: 7:00 am - 10:00 am

Location: National Trust Corfe Castle, Corfe Castle

Phone: 01929 481294

Email: corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Booking Required: No

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Experience the rare opportunity of watching the sun rise over East Hill on the shortest day of the year from the castle ruins.

Corfe Castle will be opening its gates from 7am to experience the rare opportunity of watching the sun rise over East Hill on the shortest day of the year from the castle ruins.

Explore the ruins and keep cosy around a fire pit roasting marshmallows in the Outer Bailey.

Castle gates open at 7am in time for you to walk up and find the perfect spot to watch the sunrise. Bring a camping chair for added comfort.

Price: The event is free, but standard admission applies, National Trust members free.
Suitability: No unaccompanied children
Meeting point: Castle entrance
What to bring and wear: Dress warmly and appropriately for weather conditions. Wear sturdy footwear. Bring a camping chair for added comfort. You may need to bring a torch for the walk up.
Accessibility: Please be aware that there are steps, steep slopes, and uneven paths in the castle. There is wheelchair access to the Outer Bailey only.




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Location

National Trust Corfe Castle (View more Events at this Location)
The Square, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5ED United Kingdom
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