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 ...

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 ...

Visitors to Corfe Castle can now view a tower built for King Henry I for the first time since it was destroyed in the English Civil War. The Dorset castle was originally built for William the ...

A "picture-book perfect" Dorset spot has been named as one of the UK's best inland small towns and villages. Corfe Castle was ranked as the third best in the UK, as part of an article from the ...

PLANNING proposals have been lodged across Corfe Castle, Knitson and Harmans Cross outlining new housing, tourism accommodation and ...

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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