Corfe Castle is a castle in Corfe Castle (village), Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, and a filming location for Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971). Built in Founded soon after 1066; stone keep and walls c.1096-1105, and is Grade I listed.
Location: Corfe Castle (village), Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England
Verified facts
- Appeared in Bedknobs and Broomsticks (movie, 1971) — as Castle and village doubled as the fictional village of Pepperinge Eye in the Disney film
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15094, SRC-15095 - Built Founded soon after 1066; stone keep and walls c.1096–1105
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15094, SRC-16620, SRC-17347 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building (National Heritage List for England, list entry 1121000); Scheduled Monument: 'Corfe Castle: a large enclosure castle, and 18th century Vineyard Bridge' (list entry 1011487)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15096, SRC-15097, SRC-15094, SRC-17348
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15094 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corfe_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15095 — https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/dorset/24824476.corfe-castle-picturesque-village-dramat (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15096 — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1121000 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15097 — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1011487 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16620 — https://www.countryfile.com/go-outdoors/historic-places/corfe-castle-dorset-2 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17347 — https://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/English%20sites/933.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17348 — https://heritage.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/Designation/DDO8378 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed .
Frequently asked questions
Where was Bedknobs and Broomsticks filmed?
Corfe Castle, in Corfe Castle (village), Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, is a real-world filming location used for Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
Where is Corfe Castle located?
Corfe Castle is located in Corfe Castle (village), Isle of Purbeck, Dorset.