Civil War Re-Enactment Weekend
(at Corfe Castle)

🗓️ Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th September 2024

This weekend, Corfe Castle will be taken over by The English Civil War Society, which will perform dramatic re-enactments for visitors of the castle’s famous 1946 ‘Betrayal’.

Civil War Day at Corfe Castle

Step back in time as the castle’s inhabitants and Lady Bankes go about their daily lives, cooking and feasting, with authentic costume, and experience living history displays of leatherworking, coin making and the work of herbalists.

Living history displays

You’ll also get a chance to train with the soldiers, learning more about their weapons and armour.

  • Day’s timings: 10am – 4.30pm
  • Cost: Free; normal castle admission applies
The English Civil War Society at Corfe Castle

Detailed Timings

Witness replica weaponry being fired in the Outer Bailey at the following times:

  • 12pm: Cannon fire
  • 1pm: Musket fire
  • 2:30pm: Musket fire
  • 3:30pm: Musket fire

Both days will close with a battle re-enactment:

  • Saturday: The Siege of Corfe Castle – Watch the drama unfold as an attempt to capture the castle is thwarted
  • Sunday: The Betrayal – The castle is stormed by the Roundheads and taken for Parliament, thanks to traitor Colonel Pitman

For more events and activities at Corfe Castle visit the National Trust website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle/events

Civil War Society members at Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle's Civil War reenactment day
Corfe Castle living history demonstration
Civil War era writing equipment
Corfe Castle history reenactment
Living history display in the grounds of Corfe Castle
English Civil War pikes
Historical costumes at Corfe Castle
English Civil War Society living history