Just north of Swanage, on the way to Wareham this castle is one of the most stunning in the Country. ON a hill in a gap of hills you can see why it was built where it was. Blown up by Oliver Cromwell the ruins dominate the town of Corfe Castle, and for me no visit to Dorset is complete without a visit here. The views from the top of the castle of the surrounding country side are amazing, and the history of the castle can be felt everywhere. Once a very important Anglo-Saxon castle most of the ruins that remain are from the time of Henry II. A castle not to be missed.
The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5EZ
nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-corfecastle
Adult £6.20, child £3.10
Google map: tinyurl.com/3ajajub
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