Christmas at Dunster Castle

A visitor admiring the view at Dunster Castle in winter

Even though Christmas 2020 was little different for everyone, there were festive things to see and do at Dunster Castle. Here's all the info about Christmas 2020, please check back here nearer the time to find out what's planned for Christmas 2021.

 

Exploring outside this Christmas

The shop and parkland are open daily. Visitors can enjoy seasonal strolls around the garden, including the Peter Rabbit™ trail for families, and visit the castle before warming up with a hot drink in the pop-up café. 

Evening sun at Dunster Castle

The garden at Dunster Castle 

The result of hundreds of years of planning, building and restoration a walk around the gardens at Dunster Castle takes you around the world and through four different microclimates. Open every weekend 10am-4pm (last entry 3pm).

Dog walking on a lead

Bring your dog to Dunster Castle 

Where can our four-legged friends sniff out some treasure (or doggy ice cream) at Dunster Castle? With parkland (leading to many wider walks), the river garden, south terrace and the Keep to explore with your dogs, there's lots for four-legged friends to see.

A visitor's hand holding a National Trust takeaway coffee cup

Feeling peckish? 

The Watermill tea-room is open daily from 10am-4pm. Tenants' Hall pop-up café is open every weekend from 10.30am-3pm for hot and cold drinks, cakes, ice creams and light refreshments.

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