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Victorian Kitchen Tours (weekends)

Where meals were made, stories were shared and servants kept the castle running. Head to the once state-of-the-art Victorian Kitchen with one of our knowledgeable tour guides and discover the heart of Victorian life at Dunster Castle.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Let our volunteer guides lead you beyond the usual visitor route, through Dunster Castle’s Victorian kitchen and larders. Along the way, you’ll uncover stories of the cooks, maids and scullery staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes in these once bustling rooms.

Saturdays - 11am and 12pm

Please note that that these tours are subject to volunteer availability.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £3.00
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The basics

Suitability

Children Welcome

Meeting point

Tickets can be purchased at the Ticket Office on arrival or by cash at the castle entrance. There are limited slots for each tour.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sensible shoes as some of the rooms have uneven flooring.

Accessibility

There is uneven flooring and steps so the tour is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

Contact info

Dunster Castle and Watermill

Upcoming events

Gilded Treasures Exhibition: 50 Years of the National Trust at Dunster Castle 

Celebrate a golden milestone with us through this special exhibition.

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on
5 May to 2 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 15:45+ 181 other dates or times

Festival of Blossom 

Celebrate blossom with us this spring. Discover subtle touches of blossom across Dunster Castle- wander through the gardens as they begin to bloom and enjoy the gentle arrival of spring throughout the castle.

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on
5 May to 20 May 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 15 other dates or times

Attic Tours (Weekdays) 

Venture up into the attics with a knowledgeable guide for a rare glimpse behind the scenes.

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on
5 May to 2 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 143 other dates or times

Victorian Kitchen Tours (weekdays) 

Where meals were made, stories were shared and servants kept the castle running. Head to the once state-of-the-art Victorian Kitchen with one of our knowledgeable tour guides and discover the heart of Victorian life at Dunster Castle.

Event summary

on
7 May to 30 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 207 other dates or times