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)
Go behind the scenes and into the past with one of the knowledgeable volunteer guides.
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.
Behind-the-Ropes Tours
Join one of our knowledgable guides and discover Dunster Castle beyond the visitor rope.
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.