Kings View is fantastic. Had an excellent visit in early January with very good weather. Clear sunny day. Very friendly helpful staff. Plenty to see and a very good story teller. It is a very good castle to visit. Very pleased we could book to go up and see Kings View. Fabulous view but also very interesting seeing the door up close. Very knowledgeable guide too. It won't be available for long I understand so even if you have been before this is well worth another visit.

Superb dramatic ruined castle in a beautiful setting, towering over the picturesque village that shares its name. The castle's grey stone walls date back 1,000 years, and their imposing presence contrasts with uplifting views across the surrounding hills and heathland. Information boards reveal more about the castle's history as you walk around the site, and there's a small visitor centre with a café, gift shop and toilets just outside the grounds. The castle is open all year round except over Christmas, and the price of entry is reasonable for such an iconic place. Dogs on leads are welcome. There's free parking just outside the castle grounds at the edge of the village. Be sure to take a walk around the village as part of your visit, it's one of the prettiest in the UK and connected by heritage railway. There's a great view of the castle from the small hill immediately to the west - definitely worth the walk up.

It is a really nice visit because it isn't only the ruins of the castle that you are visiting but the village and surroundings. It has a car park and a restaurant so you start from there crossing the big road and going up smoothly. It is a really nice walk and the views are extraordinary. There are activities for children and a historical walk through the demolished walls of the castle. Very good information about the history and recreation. In the village there are very pretty houses, independent shops and restaurants.

Great way to spend a couple of hours if you are passing, wish there was more information boards around the place as its quite interesting seeing the history along with the destruction, Corfe is also nice too, little museum by the entrance run by the parish council and is free. Parking is a bit mare though especially with the narrow streets. Horses form courses though.

A castle where you can fully explore at your own pace enjoying both the history and outstanding views over the local area. There is a national trust car park a short walk away, but it's worth noting this fills up quickly in the summer months. Car parking is limited to 4 hours for non-members. If you are a member parking time isn't limited, so it's perfect to go on a walk, as well as explore the castle and village.