Corfe, Dorset

Corfe is a beautiful village home to the famous thousand-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare.

A favourite haunt for adults and children alike, all ages are captivated by these romantic castle ruins with breath-taking views across Purbeck.

There’s more to Corfe than the castle. The village offers a unique range of independent shops, pubs, restaurants, teahouses, hotels, self-catering holiday homes, bed and breakfast accommodation and two free museums.

The Swanage Steam Railway sets off from nearby Norden station, taking 35 minutes to make the journey to the seaside town.

Mortons Manor is of particular note, offering accommodation and incredible dishes that are both classical but exciting accumulating in the restaurant receiving two rosettes for the past 12 years.