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Corfe Castle – WX60BTN 140411 CPS (5643593334)📷 Chris Sampson, CC BY 2.0
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Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle, United Kingdom

History

Jagged ruins of a royal castle on a hill above a stone village, blown apart after a Civil War siege. The steam railway to Swanage stops below it.

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Corfe Castle, United Kingdom
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History & culture
GPS
50.6403, -2.0580
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Corfe Castle Dorset CampingCampsite
    1 km from Corfe Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Norden FarmCampsite
    1 km from Corfe Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • East Creech Farm CampsiteCampsite
    3 km from Corfe Castle
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ridge FarmCampsite
    5 km from Corfe Castle
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Acton Field CampsiteCampsite
    5 km from Corfe Castle · 80 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tom's FieldCampsite
    5 km from Corfe Castle · 100 pitches
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
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All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Corfe Castle?

Corfe Castle is in Corfe Castle, United Kingdom, at GPS 50.6403, -2.0580. It is about 8 km from Swanage.

Can you camp near Corfe Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Corfe Castle Dorset Camping, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 90 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Corfe Castle?

Corfe Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Jurassic Coast: Lyme Regis to Old Harry.

What is there to see near Corfe Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Old Harry Rocks (9 km), Lulworth Cove (14 km), Durdle Door (16 km) and Cerne Abbas Giant (35 km).

When is the best time to visit Corfe Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)