The Town of Corfe Castle
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Corfe Castle is situated between Swanage and Wareham on the A351, nestled between the Purbeck hills on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset. The history of Corfe Castle dates back to the 9th century and the ruins you see today date back to the 11th century. Corfe Castle is a popular tourist attractions with many people visiting the village and Castle. As well as these attractions Corfe Castle is home to the smallest Town Hall in England as well as the Swanage - Corfe Castle Steam Railway which operates most of the year.
The Steam Railway also serves as a Park & Ride for the Isle of Purbeck with the Park & Ride based at Norden just outside of Corfe Castle with the Steam Railway running from Norden to Corfe then across the Isle of Purbeck until it reaches Swanage. Corfe Castle is also well known for its Christmas lights. Every year more lights are added and last year Corfe Castle won Dorset Christmas Lights of the Year.