Shortly after invading England in 1066, William the Conqueror began consolidating power. Building castles was a primary means of asserting dominance and over the proceeding 150 years William and his ...

Celebrate Early May Bank Holiday 2026 at Corfe Castle with the National Trust—medieval crafts, live music, family activities, and May ...

A luxurious tower built for Henry I—William the Conqueror’s son—is opening to the public for the first time in nearly four centuries. Constructed around 1107, the royal residence is located within the ...

Corfe Castle will be free to visit this September. The National Trust is offering free entry to Corfe Castle on the weekend of Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, as part of Heritage Open ...

Swanage Railway’s 2026 Diesel Gala & Beer Festival (8–10 May) features nine heritage diesel locomotives, vintage trains, ...

A quaint village that looks to have leapt straight out of a fairy tale has been praised by visitors, many of whom feel as though they've stepped back in time when arriving. And it's right here in the ...

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Celebrate Early May Bank Holiday 2026 at Corfe Castle with the National Trust—medieval crafts, live music, family activities, and May ...