Model Village and Gardens
Come and visit us and see what Corfe Castle would have looked like prior to its destruction by Oliver Cromwell’s troops during the English Civil War. Set in an acre of landscaped gardens, we are the ideal place for a lazy few hours for both young and old alike.
Amazing
Lots to See and Do
- Enchanted Fairy Garden
- Fossil Corner
- Giant games for all the family
- Wildlife Garden with hide and bird feeding station
- The Potting Shed Miniature Museum and Information Centre
- Life-size Civil War soldiers, guarding our castle
- Village punishment area for scoundrels, with working stocks and pillories
- Gift Shop, selling local produce and fun gifts for all the family
- Terrace for refreshments with sweeping views of the surrounding hills and castle
- Courtyard Café and Tea Room serving fresh local produce in a 17th century courtyard setting, open to everyone whether visiting the Model Village or not
Courtyard Café and Tea Room
Whether you visit the Model Village or not, you can enjoy our 17th century courtyard setting for an alfresco dining experience.
There’s a lovely terrace in the Model Village where you can enjoy dining with wide reaching views of the Purbeck Hills, the castle and our gardens.
Finding Us
Travel by Train
Save money with a combined ticket from Swanage Railway. Telephone: 01929 425800.
Travel by Bus
Take the Purbeck Breezer services (No. 40 from Poole via Wareham or the No. 50 from Bournemouth via Swanage, change at Swanage for the No. 40 or take the Swanage Railway train). See Wilts & Dorset Buses website for full details of local services.
Travel by Road
On the A351 Wareham to Swanage road (you can’t miss the real castle).
