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 office spaces to meeting rooms, discover fascinating finds from shells under the floor boards to storage areas 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
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
Piano Recital: An Evening with Janusz Piotrowicz de Jagiellon
Join us for an intimate evening of live piano music in the Inner Hall.
National Lottery Open Week
Free Entry for National Lottery Players on 7th, 8th & 14th March!
Historical Reenactment - Civil War: The Surrender of Dunster Castle
Join us as Taunton Garrison bring the story of the Siege of Dunster to life, re‑creating key moments from the conflict, including the surrender of the castle
Victorian Kitchen Tours (weekdays)
Go behind the scenes and into the past with one of the knowledgeable volunteer guides.