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Upcoming events

at Dunster Castle and Watermill

Summer of Play | Bat Trail 

Discover the garden and learn more about these fascinating creatures whilst soaking up the sunshine.

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on
23 Aug to 1 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 9 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
23 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 6 other dates or times

Summer of Play 2025 

Join us for a festival of play in the garden this summer.

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on
23 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times

Living History: Exmoor HEMA 

Step back in time as Exmoor HEMA bring history to life.

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on
23 Aug to 24 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 13:00
+ 1 other date or time

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
23 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
13:30 to 14:30
+ 7 other dates or times

Afternoon Tea 

Relax with a delicious afternoon tea at the Watermill Tearoom.

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on
23 Aug to 2 Nov 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 71 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
26 Aug to 27 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 7 other dates or times

Summer of Play | Climbing Wall 

How high can you go? Climb up the climbing wall and enjoy a bird's eye view of Green Court on 26 August only.

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on
26 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00

Summer of Play | Forest School Drop In 

Enjoy drop-in crafting sessions in the River Garden with Forest Catkins.

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on
28 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00

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
5 Sep to 26 Sep 2025
at
13:30 to 14:30
+ 7 other dates or times

Dunster Uncovered Tour 

Join one of our knowledge guides and discover Dunster Castle beyond the visitor rope.

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on
8 Sep to 29 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 7 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