Useful Websites
Corfe Valley News
Parish magazine for the villages of Corfe Castle, Church Knowle, Furzebrook, Kingston, Kimmeridge, Steeple and environs.
Corfe Castle
Parish Council
Corfe Castle Parish Council Website, news and updates from the council
Corfe Castle
Facebook Page
Follow the Facebook Page for news, updates, events and more…
Corfe Castle Community Group
Facebook Group to chat and discuss day to day life, history and the future of the village and surrounding area
Purbeck Mineral & Mining Museum
The Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum is dedicated to the history of Purbeck Ball Clay mining, the industrial heritage of Purbeck and the Purbeck narrow gauge railways.
Swanage Railway
Swanage Railway is a six-mile heritage railway in Dorset. Take the train between Norden Park & Ride, Corfe Castle, Harmans Cross, Herston & Swanage
Purbeck Breezer
(More Bus ~ local bus service)
Hop on board our Purbeck Breezer buses to experience the views of the beautiful Isle of Purbeck…
Sandbanks Ferry
The “Bramble Bush Bay” chain ferry crosses the entrance to Poole Harbour between Sandbanks and Shell Bay.
RSPB Arne
Arne is situated on Poole Harbour, within the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty, and is a stunning landscape consisting of dramatic open heathland and ancient oak woodland.
Durlston
Country Park
Country park and nature reserve stretching along the coast of the Isle of Purbeck at Durlston near Swanage. The Park is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and owned by Dorset County Council since the early 1970s.
The independent Guide to Dorset ~ featuring Events,
Things to See & Do, Accommodation and places to Eat, Drink & Shop…
Useful Phone Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police non-emergency call line | 101 |
| National Electricity Number | 105 |
| NHS Emergency Medical Care Service | 111 |
| In the event of Gas Leak | 0800 111999 |
| Electricity Failure | 0800 0727282 |
| Swanage Police Station – out of hours calls rerouted | 01929 422004 |
| Swanage Hospital | 01929 422282 |
| Wareham Hospital | 01929 552433 |
| Poole Hospital | 01202 665511 |
| Bournemouth Hospital | 01202 303626 |
| Dorset County Hospital | 01305 251150 |
| Corfe Castle Community Library | 01929 480760 |
| Dorset CAB Advice Line: Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm | 03444 111444 |
| The Samaritans | 01202 551999 |
| Roads, pavements and drains | 01305 221000 |
| Water – Supply and Sewage | 0345 6004600 |
| Street Light Defect – SEC Contracting | 0800 0684145 |
| Childline | 0800 1111 |
| Dorset Councilor – Cherry Brooks | 07512 897908 |
| National Trust outside office hours | 07970 595963 |
Recent News
Corfe Castle to be illuminated to mark Air Ambulance Week
Corfe Castle will join two other iconic West Country landmarks in a special illumination on the Monday 9th September, marking the start of Air Ambulance Week 2024, which runs from … Continue Reading…
Museums of Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle is more than just a historic Castle! Beyond the iconic ruins, the village is home to three delightful museums that bring history to life.
Corfe Valley News – July 2024
The July 2024 issue of Corfe Valley News provides a comprehensive overview of community events and updates for Corfe Castle and its surrounding areas.
Overnight closure of Valley Road (A351)
Most people should be aware of the resurfacing work taking place along Valley Road (A351) between 20th to 28th June from 8pm to 6am, but we thought best to share … Continue Reading…
Corfe Valley News – June 2024
The June 2024 issue of Corfe Valley News brings a host of updates and events for the local community.
Corfe Castle on BBC Springwatch
Corfe Castle is featured on the new BBC Springwatch — with stunning nest footage of the Peregrines and Ravens in the Castle.
