Medieval living history weekend

Sat 12 Sept · 11:00

Corfe Castle

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The medieval living history weekend at Corfe Castle will bring the past to life with demonstrations of how the castle once functioned. Visitors can explore medieval life through displays and activities on 12 September 2026.

Experience medieval life at Corfe Castle as the past comes to life for a special weekend of living history. Explore how the castle once functioned as a bustling home through a range of demonstrations and hands-on experiences.

Discover traditional food and cooking, try your hand at historic crafts such as dyeing, spinning with a distaff, weaving or finger looping, and meet medieval characters sharing stories of life within the castle walls. There will be displays of armour and weapons, textiles, medieval toys and games, a wandering peddler, and demonstrations of everyday skills.

With activities for all ages, this is a chance to see, hear, smell and try the skills that shaped medieval life.

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Medieval living history weekend takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 13 September 2026.

Medieval living history weekend is held at Corfe Castle in Poole (The Square, Corfe Castle, Nr Wareham, Dorset).

Tickets for Medieval living history weekend 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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Medieval living history weekend

📅 Saturday, 12 September 2026 – Sunday, 13 September 2026🕖 11:00📍 Corfe Castle

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With activities for all ages, this is a chance to see, hear, smell and try the skills that shaped medieval life.

Description supplied by the event organiser.

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Corfe Castle

The Square, Corfe Castle, Nr Wareham, Dorset

South East Purbeck, Poole

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❓ Frequently asked questions

When is Medieval living history weekend?

Medieval living history weekend takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 13 September 2026.

Where is Medieval living history weekend taking place?

Medieval living history weekend is held at Corfe Castle in Poole (The Square, Corfe Castle, Nr Wareham, Dorset).

How do I get tickets for Medieval living history weekend?

Tickets for Medieval living history weekend 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.