Events
King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone
Outdoor theatre at Dunster Castle
© Cambridge Touring Theatre
Outdoor theatre Saturday 11 August
Bring all the family and a picnic for an evening's entertainment. A musical version of King Arthur & the Sword in the Stone. Also 45 minute pre-performance workshop from 2pm (£2 per child). Book in advance for a discount. Call 0843 208 0500.
Sheepdog and falconry displays
Enjoy a fun and fascinating show in our parkland with Sheepdog and falconry
© Doug Human
24, 31 July, 7, 14, 21, 28 August
A special treat for a summer's evening. 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 exhilarating falconry displays.
Show starts 5pm.
Call 01643 821314 for more information
Wild Wednesdays
Let loose your wild side with our series of family activities
© Dave Wood
Every Wednesday during August
Let loose your wild side with our series of family activities to get you closer to nature. Includes Dunster donkeys in the stables and donkey rides through the gardens. Donkey rides £2.
Call 01643 821314 for more information.
Dunster Castle zip wire
Dunster Castle zip wire
Monday 4, Tuesday 5 June, Friday 10, Saturday 11, Sunday 12 August
Join us for a high time amongst the trees. Dare you take our highest, scariest and fastest zip wire yet? The zip wire takes you from the keep garden and
Invasion 1588
Sunday 3 June
See the Elizabethan trayned bandes in training to protect the country against invasion by the Spanish.
Normal admission applies Call 01643 821314 for more details.
Siege and surrender experience
Join our Civil War soldiers for demonstrations of life as a soldier during the siege of Dunster Castle.
Booking essential, please call 01643 821314.
Have a go archery
Sat 9, Sun 10, Sat 16, Sun 17 June
Try your hand at archery on the Green Court with one of our local archery clubs.
Normal garden admission applies plus £3 for six arrows.
1940s games with Heuristics
Tuesday 31 July and Wednesday 1 August
Join Thomas and Hester for a day of Second World War and 1940s games plus escape and evasion themed activities on Green Court.
Find out more about learn through play with Heuristics
Diamond Jubilee boat build
Saturday 2 June
To celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee - come along and build a little boat, then watch it sail majestically down the River Avill through our River gardens.
Normal admission applies (free to members)