Shortly after invading England in 1066, William the Conqueror began consolidating power. Building castles was a primary means of asserting dominance and over the proceeding 150 years William and his ...

A luxurious tower built for Henry I—William the Conqueror’s son—is opening to the public for the first time in nearly four centuries. Constructed around 1107, the royal residence is located within the ...

CORFE CASTLE was built after the Norman conquest in 1066. The medieval stronghold has seen battles, murders and the assassination of a King. Corfe Castle stands overlooking the village of the same ...

Visitors can climb to see the view from Henry I's "penthouse-style" quarters A medieval castle tower built for a king has been opened to the public for the first time since 1646. The Keep, known as ...

Discover the National Trust and Disney Pixar's "Hoppers" trail at 19 UK sites this February half term. Family outdoor fun ...

16:26, Sun, Mar 30, 2025 Updated: 16:27, Sun, Mar 30, 2025 A village that looks like its been pulled from the pages of a fairytale is frequently named among the best in the UK. Corfe Castle is a ...

Corfe Castle will be free to visit this September. The National Trust is offering free entry to Corfe Castle on the weekend of Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, as part of Heritage Open ...

The castle will remain open throughout but there will be no public access to the affected towers A two-month conservation project to repair the ruins of a medieval castle in Dorset has started. Holes ...

With a luxurious ensuite bathroom, balcony (almost) and incredible views of picturesque countryside, it was an abode fit for royalty - literally. But, more than 900 years on, the King's Tower at Corfe ...

Kids and husband are lukewarm, but it's too chilly for the beach. Having suggested the trip, I now feel personally responsible for its success. This is rather worrying as any outings I organise ...

CORFE CASTLE was built after the Norman conquest in 1066. The medieval stronghold has seen battles, murders and the assassination of a King. Please provide a valid ...