Scenic Countryside & Corfe Castle
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Port
Portland (Weymouth), England, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$114.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
The tranquil countryside of Dorset accompanies you en route to the village of Corfe. From the time when dinosaurs roamed the area right up to the modern day, nearly all periods of history are celebrated in and around the village -- a virtual time machine unequaled in the UK.
Visit the evocative thousand-year-old ruins of Corfe Castle, majestically silhouetted against the skyline. One of Britain's most romantic ruins, Corfe's beautiful medieval architecture dominates a breach in the Purbeck Hills. Edward, the Saxon boy king, was murdered here in AD 978, and King John kept important prisoners and valuable treasures in the towers.
As you explore the picturesque ruins of the castle, follow in the footsteps of kings, knights, soldiers, workers, servants and prisoners -- the hundreds of thousands of people who have lived at, worked in, fought for, or visited Corfe Castle during its 1,000-year history. Its strategic position made it worthy of a lavish and 'modern' royal castle for William the Conqueror and his royal successors.
You will also have some brief free time to wander about the village of Corfe before commencing the return drive across the countryside to Portland.
Notes:
Tour requires an approximately 15-minute walk from the coach parking area to reach the castle. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, sustained steep inclines, gravel, grass, and many steps. Please realistically assess your physical fitness and ability prior to booking. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Corfe Castle's ruins are undergoing essential restoration work; some parts of the site are surrounded by scaffolding.