Dunster Castle (National Trust)
nr Minehead
Dunster
Somerset
TA24 6SL
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle
dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
General
01643 821314
Info line
01643 823004
Fax
01643 823000
Ancient castle with fine interiors and sub-tropical gardens.
Dramatically sited on a wooded hill, a castle has existed here since at least Norman times. The 13th-century gatehouse survives, but the present building was remodelled in 1868–72 by Antony Salvin for the Luttrell family, who lived here for 600 years. The fine oak staircase and plasterwork of the 17th-century house he adapted can still be seen. There is a sheltered terrace to the south on which tender plants and shrubs grow, and beautiful parkland in which to walk. Dunster Castle is home to the National Collection of Strawberry Trees.
Venue Type:
Castle or defences
Have-a-go Archery
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Per Item: £3
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Wear warm clothing and sensible shoes.
There are some steep slopes and steps leading up to the castle and throughout the gardens.
Ffi contact: Visitor services, 01643 821 314, dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Attic and Basement tours
Join our expert guides on these award winning tours of hidden parts of the Castle. Tours at 11:00 and 14:00 and last between an hour and an hour and a half. Wear warm clothing and sensible footwear Children are welcome There are some steep steps and slopes in the grounds and leading up to the castle. There are some steep steps leading up to the attics and some uneven paving in the basments
When
11am-3:30pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Adult: £4.00 - Child: £2.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Have-a-go Archery
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Per Item: £3
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Wear warm clothing and sensible shoes.
There are some steep slopes and steps leading up to the castle and throughout the gardens.
Ffi contact: Visitor services, 01643 821 314, dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Attic and Basement tours
Join our expert guides on these award winning tours of hidden parts of the Castle. Tours at 11:00 and 14:00 and last between an hour and an hour and a half. Wear warm clothing and sensible footwear Children are welcome There are some steep steps and slopes in the grounds and leading up to the castle. There are some steep steps leading up to the attics and some uneven paving in the basments
When
11am-3:30pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Adult: £4.00 - Child: £2.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Attic and Basement tours
Join our expert guides on these award winning tours of hidden parts of the Castle.
Suitable for
When
2-3:30pm
Admission
Child: £2
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Advisable.
Wear warm clothing and sensible footwear.
There are some steep steps and slopes in the grounds and leading up to the castle. There are some steep steps leading up to the attics and some uneven paving in the basments.
Ffi contact: Visitor services, 01643 821 314, dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Attic and Basement tours
Join our expert guides on these award winning tours of hidden parts of the Castle. Tours at 11:00 and 14:00 and last between an hour and an hour and a half. Wear warm clothing and sensible footwear Children are welcome There are some steep steps and slopes in the grounds and leading up to the castle. There are some steep steps leading up to the attics and some uneven paving in the basments
When
11am-3:30pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Adult: £4.00 - Child: £2.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Attic and Basement tours
Join our expert guides on these award winning tours of hidden parts of the Castle. Tours at 11:00 and 14:00 and last between an hour and an hour and a half. Wear warm clothing and sensible footwear Children are welcome There are some steep steps and slopes in the grounds and leading up to the castle. There are some steep steps leading up to the attics and some uneven paving in the basments
When
11am-3:30pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Adult: £4.00 - Child: £2.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Attic and Basement tours
Join our expert guides on these award winning tours of hidden parts of the Castle. Tours at 11:00 and 14:00 and last between an hour and an hour and a half. Wear warm clothing and sensible footwear Children are welcome There are some steep steps and slopes in the grounds and leading up to the castle. There are some steep steps leading up to the attics and some uneven paving in the basments
When
11am-3:30pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Adult: £4.00 - Child: £2.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Have-a-go Archery
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Per Item: £3
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Wear warm clothing and sensible shoes.
There are some steep slopes and steps leading up to the castle and throughout the gardens.
Ffi contact: Visitor services, 01643 821 314, dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Sheepdog and Falconry displays
Join us for a fun and fascinating show in the castle parkland. With David Kennard's sheepdogs featuring 'Mist' the star of channel 5's 'Mist Sheepdog Tales' and watch an exhilarating falconry displays. Barbeque available until show end.
Suitable for
When
5-7pm
Admission
Adult: £4
Child: £2
Family: £10
Booking Not Needed.
Wear warm clothing and sensible shoes. Bring a blanket and chairs.
The event is held in our picnic area which is on a slope.
Ffi contact: Visitor services, 01643 821 314, dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Attic and Basement tours
Join our expert guides on these award winning tours of hidden parts of the Castle. Tours at 11:00 and 14:00 and last between an hour and an hour and a half. Wear warm clothing and sensible footwear Children are welcome There are some steep steps and slopes in the grounds and leading up to the castle. There are some steep steps leading up to the attics and some uneven paving in the basments
When
11am-3:30pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Adult: £4.00 - Child: £2.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Have-a-go Archery
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Per Item: £3
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Wear warm clothing and sensible shoes.
There are some steep slopes and steps leading up to the castle and throughout the gardens.
Ffi contact: Visitor services, 01643 821 314, dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Have-a-go Archery
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Per Item: £3
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Wear warm clothing and sensible shoes.
There are some steep slopes and steps leading up to the castle and throughout the gardens.
Ffi contact: Visitor services, 01643 821 314, dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Wild Wednesdays
Let loose your wild side with our series of family activities to get you closer to nature. Includes donkeys in the stables and donkey rides through the gardens
Suitable for
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Per Item: £2
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Wear sensible shoes and clothing.
There are steep steps and slopes in the gardens and leading up to the castle.
Ffi contact: Visitor services, 01643 821 314, dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Wild Wednesdays
Let loose your wild side with our series of family activities to get you closer to nature. Includes donkeys in the stables and donkey rides through the gardens Wear sensible shoes and clothing Children are welcome There are steep steps and slopes in the gardens and leading up to the castle.
When
11am-4pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Per Item: £2.00 per donkey ride. Usual property admission prices apply. 01643821314. Groups welcome.
Have-a-go Archery
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Per Item: £3
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Wear warm clothing and sensible shoes.
There are some steep slopes and steps leading up to the castle and throughout the gardens.
Ffi contact: Visitor services, 01643 821 314, dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Wild Wednesdays
Let loose your wild side with our series of family activities to get you closer to nature. Includes donkeys in the stables and donkey rides through the gardens Wear sensible shoes and clothing Children are welcome There are steep steps and slopes in the gardens and leading up to the castle.
When
11am-4pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Per Item: £2.00 per donkey ride. Usual property admission prices apply. 01643821314. Groups welcome.
Attic and Basement tours
Join our expert guides on these award winning tours of hidden parts of the Castle. Tours at 11:00 and 14:00 and last between an hour and an hour and a half. Wear warm clothing and sensible footwear Children are welcome There are some steep steps and slopes in the grounds and leading up to the castle. There are some steep steps leading up to the attics and some uneven paving in the basments
When
11am-3:30pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Adult: £4.00 - Child: £2.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Have-a-go Archery
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Per Item: £3
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Wear warm clothing and sensible shoes.
There are some steep slopes and steps leading up to the castle and throughout the gardens.
Ffi contact: Visitor services, 01643 821 314, dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Wild Wednesdays
Let loose your wild side with our series of family activities to get you closer to nature. Includes donkeys in the stables and donkey rides through the gardens Wear sensible shoes and clothing Children are welcome There are steep steps and slopes in the gardens and leading up to the castle.
When
11am-4pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Per Item: £2.00 per donkey ride. Usual property admission prices apply. 01643821314. Groups welcome.
Attic and Basement tours
Join our expert guides on these award winning tours of hidden parts of the Castle. Tours at 11:00 and 14:00 and last between an hour and an hour and a half. Wear warm clothing and sensible footwear Children are welcome There are some steep steps and slopes in the grounds and leading up to the castle. There are some steep steps leading up to the attics and some uneven paving in the basments
When
11am-3:30pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Adult: £4.00 - Child: £2.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Bat Walks
Discover our various species of bat on this guided evening walk through the Castle grounds. Booking essential.
Suitable for
When
8-9:30pm
Admission
Adult: £9
Child: £4
Booking Essential.
Please bring sensible and suitable footware and clothing appropriate to prevailing weather conditions and don't forget a torch.
Please note there are steep slopes and uneven steps and loose gravel path surfaces around the gardens.
Booking essential 01643 821314.
Website
Have-a-go Archery
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Per Item: £3
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Wear warm clothing and sensible shoes.
There are some steep slopes and steps leading up to the castle and throughout the gardens.
Ffi contact: Visitor services, 01643 821 314, dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Siege and surrender tours
Find out about life as a soldier during the siege of Dunster Castle in 1646.
Back by popular demand for this year, join our Civil War soldiers for demonstrations of life as a soldier.
Tours take place on selected days: 14th, 28th May; 11th June; 23rd, 30th, July; 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, August; at 11.30am & 2pm
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 14-15
- 11-13
- 16-17
- 18+
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Child: £2
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Advisable. Wear warm clothing and sensible shoes.
There are some steep slopes and steps in the grounds and leading up to the castle.
Contact: Visitor services, 01643 821 314, dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Wild Wednesdays
Let loose your wild side with our series of family activities to get you closer to nature. Includes donkeys in the stables and donkey rides through the gardens Wear sensible shoes and clothing Children are welcome There are steep steps and slopes in the gardens and leading up to the castle.
When
11am-4pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Per Item: £2.00 per donkey ride. Usual property admission prices apply. 01643821314. Groups welcome.
Attic and Basement tours
Join our expert guides on these award winning tours of hidden parts of the Castle. Tours at 11:00 and 14:00 and last between an hour and an hour and a half. Wear warm clothing and sensible footwear Children are welcome There are some steep steps and slopes in the grounds and leading up to the castle. There are some steep steps leading up to the attics and some uneven paving in the basments
When
11am-3:30pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Adult: £4.00 - Child: £2.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Have-a-go Archery
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Per Item: £3
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Wear warm clothing and sensible shoes.
There are some steep slopes and steps leading up to the castle and throughout the gardens.
Ffi contact: Visitor services, 01643 821 314, dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Attic and Basement tours
Join our expert guides on these award winning tours of hidden parts of the Castle. Tours at 11:00 and 14:00 and last between an hour and an hour and a half. Wear warm clothing and sensible footwear Children are welcome There are some steep steps and slopes in the grounds and leading up to the castle. There are some steep steps leading up to the attics and some uneven paving in the basments
When
11am-3:30pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Adult: £4.00 - Child: £2.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Attic and Basement tours
Join our expert guides on these award winning tours of hidden parts of the Castle. Tours at 11:00 and 14:00 and last between an hour and an hour and a half. Wear warm clothing and sensible footwear Children are welcome There are some steep steps and slopes in the grounds and leading up to the castle. There are some steep steps leading up to the attics and some uneven paving in the basments
When
11am-3:30pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Adult: £4.00 - Child: £2.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Attic and Basement tours
Join our expert guides on these award winning tours of hidden parts of the Castle. Tours at 11:00 and 14:00 and last between an hour and an hour and a half. Wear warm clothing and sensible footwear Children are welcome There are some steep steps and slopes in the grounds and leading up to the castle. There are some steep steps leading up to the attics and some uneven paving in the basments
When
11am-3:30pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Adult: £4.00 - Child: £2.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Attic and Basement tours
Join our expert guides on these award winning tours of hidden parts of the Castle. Tours at 11:00 and 14:00 and last between an hour and an hour and a half. Wear warm clothing and sensible footwear Children are welcome There are some steep steps and slopes in the grounds and leading up to the castle. There are some steep steps leading up to the attics and some uneven paving in the basments
When
11am-3:30pm
Where
Meet at the ticket office
Admission
Adult: £4.00 - Child: £2.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
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