Castles · South West England
Corfe Castle Model Village
In or near Church Knowle.
Corfe Castle Model Village — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Corfe Castle · 0.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Corfe Castle Model Village is a castle located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Corfe Castle Model Village features a 1/20th scale model of Corfe Castle and the village as it appeared in 1646. Visitors can explore landscaped gardens, an enchanted fairy garden, and various family-friendly activities, including giant games and a miniature museum.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Corfe Castle Model Village is located in South-East England, postcode BH20. This detailed model village replicates the historic Corfe Castle, providing an intricate representation of the original structure and its surroundings. It serves as an informative attraction for those interested in the history and architecture of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6381, -2.0586
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Corfe Castle
- Postcode
- BH20 5EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1929 481 234
- Nearest railway station
- Corfe Castle — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.corfecastlemodelvillage.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/907706770 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Corfe Castle Town Trust Museum
Museums · 0.1 km
_(geograph_6789811).jpg?width=1200)
The Town House
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Parish Church of Saint Edward
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Bankes Arms Hotel
Hotels · 0.1 km
Gods Acre Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.2 km
Corfe Castle
Hill forts · 0.2 km
Mortons Manor
Hotels · 0.2 km
_-_Corfe_Castle_-_ABDAG006324_-_Aberdeen_City_Council_(Archives%2C_Gallery_and_Museums_Collections.jpg?width=1200)
Corfe Castle
Forests & woodlands · 0.2 km
Corfe Castle railway station
Castles · 0.2 km
Swanage Railway Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
The Rings: a ringwork and bailey and a Civil War battery 400m south west of Corfe Castle
Literary houses · 0.3 km
Saint Edward's Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Museums · South West England
Corfe Castle Town Trust Museum
Corfe Castle Town Trust Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
The Town House
The Town House — house in Corfe Castle, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Parish Church of Saint Edward
Parish Church of Saint Edward — church in Corfe Castle, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Bankes Arms Hotel
Bankes Arms Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Cemeteries · South West England
Gods Acre Cemetery
Gods Acre Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · South West England
Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle — fortification in Dorset, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Corfe Castle Model Village
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Bankes Arms Hotel
Bankes Arms Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Mortons Manor
Mortons Manor — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Bucknowle Farm campsite
Bucknowle Farm campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Norden Farm
Norden Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Church Farm Campsite
Church Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Square and Compass
Square and Compass in England South West, United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Square and Compass
Dorset's served-through-a-hatch family pub since 1907 — fossils, cider, pumpkin festival.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Granary
The Old Granary in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Bear Hotel
Black Bear Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Duke Of Wellington Public House
The Duke Of Wellington Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
More castles in this region
Flagship📷 10Castles · South West England
Old Wardour Castle
Old Wardour Castle — Grade I listed castle in Wardour, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Ballands Castle
Ballands Castle — former castle in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Brownsea Castle
Brownsea Castle — grade II listed Device Fort in Purbeck, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Castle Hill
Castle Hill — castle in Mere, Wiltshire.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Corfe Castle Model Village?
- Corfe Castle Model Village is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5EZ), in the parish of Corfe Castle.
- What is Corfe Castle Model Village?
- Corfe Castle Model Village — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Corfe Castle Model Village?
- The nearest railway station is Corfe Castle, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5EZ.
- Is Corfe Castle Model Village a protected site?
- Yes — Corfe Castle Model Village is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PURBECK HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- Does Corfe Castle Model Village charge admission?
- Corfe Castle Model Village typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Corfe Castle Model Village?
- The nearest railway station is Corfe Castle, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5EZ.