Play time at Dunster Castle

Whether it's running around in the natural play area, ghost hunting in the Crypt or following the family trail, there's plenty to keep little (and not so little) ones busy.

Children looking into the pond
Children playing on logs

Family fun 

There's a whole day of things to see and do at Dunster Castle and Gardens.

the bells in the bell chamber

Delve a little deeper 

From daily tours to seeing the waterwheels in action there’s plenty to do at Dunster Castle and Gardens.

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A trail of tales 

From gruesome punishments to tonnes of flour, follow the trail to hear the tales of some of Dunster Castle's past residents.

THe South Terrace in spring

The gardens at Dunster Castle 

Home to four different micro-climates the garden at Dunster is home to a diverse range of plants and wildlife with far-reaching views across the Bristol Channel.

The watermill

A working watermill 

Recently restored, there has been a mill at Dunster since the medieval period.