In 1856 Thomas Hardy's father was engaged by John Hicks to undertake repairs on the building. The young Hardy helped with preliminary drawings at the castle, and it was on the strength of these that ...

DORSET has enough history to fire anyone's imagination - and much of that history lies within the walls of its castles and ruins. Here's our guide to five fantastic castles you should explore this ...

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 ...

There are plenty of beautiful villages tucked away in the British countryside, including one that's been compared to a real-life fairytale destination. The historical village of Corfe Castle, located ...

12:44, Thu, Jan 22, 2026 Updated: 12:51, Thu, Jan 22, 2026 A village that looks like it's been lifted straight from a fairytale has earned acclaim from tourists, with many saying it feels as if ...

WHEN Corfe Castle was besieged during the English Civil War, little else surrounded it bar rolling countryside and a narrow river below. Today the rocky ruins of the 11th century fortress, perched ...

A bridge that has now been lost once welcomed visitors to Sandsfoot Castle in Weymouth ...