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 ...

This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The ...

A three-year project is under way to reverse damage at one of Britain's most iconic castle ruins. Specialist rope access teams are removing vegetation from Corfe Castle in Dorset ahead of repairs. 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 ...

Visitors to Corfe Castle can now see the view from 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 ...

You are in: Dorset > History > Local History > Maiden Castle in pictures The 'War' Cemetery - bodies of 38 Iron Age warriors were uncovered during an excavation in the 20th century. This is evidence ...

16:26, Sun, Mar 30, 2025 Updated: 16:27, Sun, Mar 30, 2025 A village that looks like its been pulled from the pages of a fairytale is frequently named among the best in the UK. Corfe Castle is a ...

A coastal castle dating back to King Henry VIII's reign has reported its highest ever visitor numbers. Just under 30,000 people visited Portland Castle in Dorset in 2023 - an increase of 20% on the ...

The tearoom at a popular castle is set to reopen in the summer after being closed for more than 18 months. The permanent tearoom at Highcliffe Castle in Dorset closed in November 2022, but owners BCP ...

Find out why I always return to this neck of the woods every autumn WHEN Corfe Castle was besieged during the English Civil War, little else surrounded it bar rolling countryside and a narrow river ...

And nine other castles for under £90 a night IF you need somewhere cheap to stay with all of your mates, it might be more affordable to stay in your own castle. Wyatt Castle in Dorset dates back to ...