Dunster, nr Minehead, Somerset TA24 6SL Telephone: 01643 823004 (Infoline)
Ancient castle with fine interiors and subtropical gardens
Romantic castle with turrets and towers
Remodelled in the 19th century, but an important fortress for more than 1,000 years
Dramatic hilltop location with sweeping views over Exmoor and the Bristol Channel
Terraced gardens with subtropical plants
Home to the National Collection of strawberry trees
What's new this year
Major roof project now complete, enabling the exceptional 17th-century leather hangings to be re-displayed in the Leather Gallery. Complemented by newly displayed contemporary artwork by Hannah Firmin
Opening arrangements
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Open Good Friday. Garden, park and shop closed 25, 26 and 27 December. Shop closed January. *Last entry to castle 4, 14 March–22 July and 4 September–1 November. Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £8.60 (£7.80), child £4.20 (£3.80), family £20.50 (£18.60), family (1 adult) £12.80 (£11.60). Groups (£7). Garden & park only: £4.80 (£4.30), child £2.20 (£2), family £11.80 (£10.60), family (1 adult) £7 (£6.30). Discounts available on West Somerset Railway for Dunster Castle visitors
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properties nearby
Arlington Court
Coleridge Cottage
Dunster Working Watermill
Holnicote Estate
Knightshayes Court
West Exmoor Coast
Guidebook
To find out more about Dunster Castle buy the guide before you visit
