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Dunster Castle and Watermill

Somerset

An ancient castle and comfortable country home with dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens

Dunster Castle, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6NY

Exterior of Dunster Castle, Somerset, from the main road on a day with blue skies.

Planning your visit

Visiting Dunster Castle and Watermill with your dog 

Dunster Castle is a two pawprint rated place. From wide open parkland to formal gardens, your dog walk needn’t be boring during your visit to Dunster Castle and Watermill.

A brown and white curly-haired dog sits on grass with some autumn leaves, with the blue jacket of its owner in the foreground

School and Group visits to Dunster Castle 

Discover everything you need to know about bringing your school for a visit to Dunster Castle and Watermill.

Children in their winter coats, carrying their lunches, on a school trip

Dunster Castle and Watermill map 

Take a look at the map of Dunster Castle and Watermill to help plan your visit.

Christmas at Dunster 

Explore the seasonally decorated rooms at Dunster Castle this Christmas, stock up on gifts for your loved ones from the Stables Shop and take in the winter views from the garden. Join us for new additions or enjoy favourites returning for another year, there's something for everyone this festive season. The castle and gardens are open at weekends throughout December and daily 14 December - 4 January. The Stables Shop, Watermill Tearoom, parkland and car park are open daily.

A child running towards a Christmas tree at Dunster Castle in Somerset
Two visitors in raincoats exploring the autumnal garden at Hinton Ampner, Hampshire

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