Most of the villages attractions are easy to locate on the two main streets, East and West street, which meet together in a small square overlooked by the Corfe Castle entrance.

There are also some good marked walks near the village and castle, many with fantastic views.

Corfe Castle

The village is situated in a gap in the Purbeck hills between Wareham and Swanage, and in fact ‘Corfe’ is the Saxon word for ‘cut’.

The castle we see today that was built to exploit this natural strategic spot never fails to impress; its iconic ruinous remains stand testament to its violent history. It was built just after the Norman conquest from the local Purbeck limestone replacing an earlier timber structure.

Corfe Village

The pretty village was chosen to feature in the Disney film ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’ and is well worth exploring, with an interesting collection of independent shops, pubs, restaurants, and cafes.