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
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.
Upcoming events
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.
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.
Easter Trail 2026: Motte & Bailey Investigate the Siege of Dunster
Join our time-travelling characters- Motte & Bailey- for an Easter adventure at Dunster Castle. Complete our family-friendly trail and claim your chocolate egg.
Siege of Dunster Tour
Travel back in time on Dunster Castle’s brand new Siege of Dunster Tour, where the dramatic story of the castle’s role in one of England’s most turbulent periods is brought vividly to life.