Time to re-charge at Dunster Castle and Watermill

Take time to re-charge your batteries with shady walks through the River Garden, lazy picnics in the Parkland and putting your feet up in the Morning Room with the newspaper.

The marble chimney piece in the Drawing Room at Dunster Castle

The castle at Dunster 

The dramatic castle full of history is open daily, 10am-4pm. There is a one-way route to follow, and visits are limited to ensure social distancing; entry to the castle is not guaranteed on the day you visit. In line with government guidance, you're required to wear a face covering inside. Please bring one with you.

Harnessing the power of the River Avill to produce traditional wholemeal and spelt flour.

A working watermill 

Explore the history of the building and follow the milling process as you virtually journey through three floors of traditional machinery while the watermill is closed.

Toby in the Parkland 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.