Victorian Kitchen Tours
Go behind the scenes and into the past with one of the knowledgeable volunteer guides.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Explore the Victorian Kitchens on a tour with one of our volunteer guides. You will be taken off the normal visitor route, delving into the history of these hidden rooms. You will walk through kitchens and larders as you follow in the footsteps of the Victorian servants here at Dunster Castle.
Mondays - 1.30pm and 2.30pm Thursdays - 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm Fridays - 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm Saturdays - 11am and 12pm Sundays - 1.30pm and 2.30pm
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
Siege of Dunster Displays
Wander through the house and discover 17th Century highlights in the castle's collection.
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.
Afternoon Tea
Relax with a delicious afternoon tea at the Watermill Tearoom.
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.