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Behind-the-Ropes Tours

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Step beyond the rope and into the inner workings of Dunster Castle.

Embark on a new route, explore repurposed spaces and discover their history, all with the help of one of our brilliant volunteer guides.

Venture into new areas from the butler's bedroom to the infamous 'creepy corridor', discover fascinating finds and gain an insight into the areas that allow us to do what we do.

Tours are approximately an hour long.

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

Booking details

Tickets can be booked on arrival at the ticket office. Cash & Card accepted.

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

Meet outside the front of the castle

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather and wear sensible footwear (no stilettos)

Accessibility

There are 87 steps up the spiral staircase and many flights of stairs on this tour.

Other

Please note- Tours are subject to volunteer availability

Upcoming events

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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
28 Mar to 20 May 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 53 other dates or times

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.

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on
29 Mar to 19 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 15:45+ 21 other dates or times

Behind-the-Ropes Tours (weekends) 

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

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on
29 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 125 other dates or times

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.

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on
29 Mar to 19 Apr 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00+ 6 other dates or times

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