Corfe Castle must be one of the Isle of Purbeck's most picturesque villages, the small village is dominated by the 12th century castle Keep. The centre of Corfe comprises mainly of the buildings above, and a square to the left. The Bankes Hotel is a reminder of the well-known Bankes family who owned the castle until they bequeathed it to the National Trust in 1981. While the Greyhound Inn started life as two 17th century cottages before conversion to an inn.

Photo: David Packman

The village cross in the Square, at its base the old pump. The base is original, date unknown, while the new cross was erected in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's 60th year as monarch.

Photo: David Packman

Looking like a model village Corfe photographed from the castle.                                                  Photo: David Packman

The Swanage Railway's West Country Class "Eddystone" leaves Corfe on its way from Swanage to Norden.

Photo: David Packman

Some of the attractive Purbeck stone cottages that fill the village and below, the Fox Inn the oldest inn in Corfe Castle.

Photo: David Packman

Photo: David Packman

The tower of the 13th century parish church of St Edward King and Martyr, although the tower was added later in the early 15th century. During the Civil War (1642-1651) the Parliamentarian soldiers used the church to stable their horses and the marble font as a drinking trough.            Photo: David Packman

Thought to be the smallest Town Hall in England, today the building houses a display of
items of local historical interest.                                                Photo: David Packman

Photo: David Packman