Diwali - the Festival of Lights at Corfe Castle
13°C · 2% rain
Blustery — expect a wind-swept afternoon.
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Visitors arrive through a ceremonially decorated entrance at Corfe Castle for Diwali on 25 October 2026. The experience features rangoli, floral installations, and ambient lighting alongside a marketplace.
Visitors will arrive through a ceremonially decorated
entrance featuring rangoli, floral installations, and ambient lighting. A marketplace of regional Indian food stalls will be complemented by a central
performance stage hosting traditional and contemporary dance, live music, and storytelling with themes exploring the meaning of Diwali: light over darkness, hope, and community.
A dedicated children's activity zone will offer hands-on rangoli-making, arts and crafts, and storytelling
workshops. The event will culminate in a diya-lighting ceremony, a shared symbolic moment in which all visitors are invited to participate, with site-wide illumination using the castle's ruined silhouette.
This event is co-created with the BPC Indian Community, a long-standing South Asian community partner in Purbeck.
Please note this is a ticketed event and booking is essential, there will be no tickets available on the day.
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Frequently asked questions
Diwali - the Festival of Lights at Corfe Castle takes place on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 16:00.
Diwali - the Festival of Lights at Corfe Castle is held at Corfe Castle in Poole (The Square, Corfe Castle, Nr Wareham, Dorset).
The forecast for Diwali - the Festival of Lights at Corfe Castle is Clear · 13°C. Blustery — expect a wind-swept afternoon.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Corfe Castle can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Diwali - the Festival of Lights at Corfe Castle can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Visitors arrive through a ceremonially decorated entrance at Corfe Castle for Diwali on 25 October 2026. The experience features rangoli, floral installations, and ambient lighting alongside a marketplace.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Visitors will arrive through a ceremonially decorated
entrance featuring rangoli, floral installations, and ambient lighting. A marketplace of regional Indian food stalls will be complemented by a central
performance stage hosting traditional and contemporary dance, live music, and storytelling with themes exploring the meaning of Diwali: light over darkness, hope, and community.
A dedicated children's activity zone will offer hands-on rangoli-making, arts and crafts, and storytelling
workshops. The event will culminate in a diya-lighting ceremony, a shared symbolic moment in which all visitors are invited to participate, with site-wide illumination using the castle's ruined silhouette.
This event is co-created with the BPC Indian Community, a long-standing South Asian community partner in Purbeck.
Please note this is a ticketed event and booking is essential, there will be no tickets available on the day.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Corfe Castle. Searching near The Square, Corfe Castle, Nr Wareham, Dorset; check-in Sunday, 25 October 2026.
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WhereCorfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle, Nr Wareham, Dorset
South East Purbeck, Poole
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Diwali - the Festival of Lights at Corfe Castle?
Diwali - the Festival of Lights at Corfe Castle takes place on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 16:00.
Where is Diwali - the Festival of Lights at Corfe Castle taking place?
Diwali - the Festival of Lights at Corfe Castle is held at Corfe Castle in Poole (The Square, Corfe Castle, Nr Wareham, Dorset).
What will the weather be like at Diwali - the Festival of Lights at Corfe Castle?
The forecast for Diwali - the Festival of Lights at Corfe Castle is Clear · 13°C. Blustery — expect a wind-swept afternoon.
Is there anywhere to stay near Diwali - the Festival of Lights at Corfe Castle?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Corfe Castle can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Diwali - the Festival of Lights at Corfe Castle?
Tickets for Diwali - the Festival of Lights at Corfe Castle can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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