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at Dunster Castle and Watermill

Siege of Dunster Displays 

Wander through the house and discover 17th Century highlights in the castle's collection.

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on
12 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 51 other dates or times

Victorian Kitchen Tours 

Go behind the scenes and into the past with one of the knowledgeable volunteer guides.

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on
12 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 51 other dates or times

Medieval Tours 

Dunster Castle has 1000 years of history, but how did it all begin? From Norman conquest to English Civil War, trace the earlier castle story.

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on
12 Sep to 24 Oct 2025
at
13:30 to 14:30
+ 9 other dates or times

Afternoon Tea 

Relax with a delicious afternoon tea at the Watermill Tearoom.

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on
12 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 51 other dates or times

Behind the scenes: Attic Tours (Weekends) 

If you've always wanted to see more of Dunster Castle, come on an attic tour with one of the castle's knowledgeable tour guides.

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on
13 Sep to 26 Oct 2025
at
13:30 to 14:30
+ 27 other dates or times

Behind the scenes: Attic Tours (Weekdays) 

If you've always wanted to see more of Dunster Castle, come on an attic tour with one of the castle's knowledgeable tour guides.

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on
16 Sep to 29 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 55 other dates or times

Dunster Castle Experience Days - A Day with the Head Gardener 

An exclusive chance to spend the day with Dunster Castle's Head Gardener, including a bespoke tour, and a two-course lunch.

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on
24 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 15:30

Dunster Castle School of Magic - The Spellbound Familiars Trail 

Dunster Castle School of Magic is in chaos and we need your help.

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on
4 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 29 other dates or times

Stargazing Evening 

Come along for an evening of stargazing activities as part of the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival.

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on
22 Oct 2025
at
19:00 to 22:00

Ghost Tours 2025 

Dare you join a chilling tour of the most haunted parts of the castle? With classics and new additions, listen as your storyteller tells tales of ghosts and apparitions, leading the way through the castle, with a few scares along the way.

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on
28 Oct to 31 Oct 2025
at
18:20 to 19:10
+ 23 other dates or times

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop 

Feeling crafty? Join Forest Catkins in Tenants' Hall and make a Christmas decoration for your home.

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on
2 Dec 2025
at
10:00 to 14:00

A Country Christmas at Dunster Castle 

Soak up the festive atmosphere and make Dunster Castle a part of your Christmas traditions.

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on
6 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 22 other dates or times