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National Lottery Open Week

Free Entry for National Lottery Players on 7th, 8th & 14th March!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

As a thank you to National Lottery players for supporting our conservation work, we’re offering free entry during National Lottery Open Week! Bring your lottery ticket or scratch card and explore Dunster Castle, Watermill and Gardens for free. No pre-booking is required. Just show your lottery ticket at any of our entry points on the day on your visit.

Key Information:

· Free Entry: One adult + up to 4 children get free entry to Dunster Castle during 7th – 14th March with a National Lottery ticket (physical or digital).

· One-Time Use: Each ticket can be used once for free entry.

· Who’s Eligible:

-Adults: 18+ -Children: 5–17 (Under 5s go free)

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children are welcome to attend.

Meeting point

Please park in the Dunster Castle car park then make your way to Visitor Reception.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather and wear sensible shoes.

Accessibility

Steep routes with steps and uneven surfaces. We have a courtesy vehicle which stops at the car park, castle entrance and Stables Shop. For our full access guide, please see here: https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/dunster-castle-and-watermill-national-trust Blue Badge parking (subject to availability). Accessible toilets by shop. Mobility scooters for hire (Pre-booking advised).

Other

Key Information: · Free Entry: One adult + up to 4 children get free entry to Dunster Castle during 7th – 14th March with a National Lottery ticket (physical or digital). · One-Time Use: Each ticket can be used once for free entry. · Who’s Eligible: -Adults: 18+ -Children: 5–17 (Under 5s go free)

Upcoming events

Victorian Kitchen Tours (weekdays) 

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at 11:00 to 12:00+ 267 other dates or times

Siege of Dunster Tour 

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at 13:30 to 14:30+ 13 other dates or times

Behind-the-Ropes Tours 

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8 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 139 other dates or times

Behind the scenes: Attic Tours (Weekends) 

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8 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
at 13:30 to 14:30+ 67 other dates or times