
Heritage Open Days
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Heritage Open Days takes place at Corfe Castle in Poole on 19 September 2026. This event celebrates national heritage and culture. Tickets are free.
Every September, thousands of venues across England open their doors as part of Heritage Open Days, celebrating the nation's heritage and culture. At Corfe Castle, entry is free this weekend.
Join a storytelling tour with the Keeper of the Castle to discover all about castle life in medieval times.
Explore the castle mound on an ecology walk and learn about the plants that grow in the castle today.
Find out about puffins, peregrines, plants and beavers with the Countryside Team and chat about the past, present and future of Purbeck's landscape.
It's going to be a fun weekend - come and join us. All welcome.
For more information about Heritage Open Days visit heritageopendays.org.uk
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Frequently asked questions
Heritage Open Days takes place on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 20 September 2026.
Heritage Open Days is held at Corfe Castle in Poole (The Square, Corfe Castle, Nr Wareham, Dorset).
Entry to Heritage Open Days is free.
Tickets for Heritage Open Days 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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Heritage Open Days
Editorial Summary
Heritage Open Days takes place at Corfe Castle in Poole on 19 September 2026. This event celebrates national heritage and culture. Tickets are free.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Every September, thousands of venues across England open their doors as part of Heritage Open Days, celebrating the nation's heritage and culture. At Corfe Castle, entry is free this weekend.
Join a storytelling tour with the Keeper of the Castle to discover all about castle life in medieval times.
Explore the castle mound on an ecology walk and learn about the plants that grow in the castle today.
Find out about puffins, peregrines, plants and beavers with the Countryside Team and chat about the past, present and future of Purbeck's landscape.
It's going to be a fun weekend - come and join us. All welcome.
For more information about Heritage Open Days visit heritageopendays.org.uk
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Corfe CastleThe Square, Corfe Castle, Nr Wareham, Dorset
South East Purbeck, Poole
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When is Heritage Open Days?
Heritage Open Days takes place on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 20 September 2026.
Where is Heritage Open Days taking place?
Heritage Open Days is held at Corfe Castle in Poole (The Square, Corfe Castle, Nr Wareham, Dorset).
How much are tickets for Heritage Open Days?
Entry to Heritage Open Days is free.
How do I get tickets for Heritage Open Days?
Tickets for Heritage Open Days 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.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Corfe Castle
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Price
Free Entry
Date
Until Sunday, 20 September 2026
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