Dorset Castles 

Corfe Castle 

Once one of the country's strongest and most powerful castles, Corfe is now an imposing ruin standing on top of a ridge in the Pirbeck hills. Started in 1080's the castle has been attacked on a number of occassions throughout it's history. Many fine Norman and early English features remain.

The Square,Wareham, BH20 5EZ Tel:0929 481294   Email
Lulworth Castle & Park

17C Castle set in extensive parkland. Discover the fascinating history, see what life was like in days gone by, climb the tower and visit the children’s activity room. Take the woodland walk to the animal farm and adventure play area, Relax in the Stable Cafe and browse in the Courtyard Shop.

East Lulworth,  BH20 5QS  Tel 01929 400352  Email

Portland Castle 

Henry VIII’s stronhold and superb Tudor Castle. One of a chain of artillery forts built for Henry VIII between 1539 and 1540 to protect the south coast from the threat of attack by the french.

Castletown, Portland, DT5 1AZ Tel: 01305 820539

Sherborne Castle & Lakeside Gardens & Grounds

Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, Sherbome Castle has been the home of the Digby family since 1617. Prince William of Orange was entertained here in 1688, and George III visited in 1789. Splendid collections of art, furniture and porcelain are on view in the Castle. Lancelot  ’Capability Brown’ created the lake in 1753 and gave Sherborne the very latest in landscape gardening.

Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5NR. Tel: 01935 813182.
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