Dunster Uncovered Tour
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
Civil War Tours
Travel back in time on Dunster Castle’s brand new Civil War Tour, where the dramatic story of the castle’s role in one of England’s most turbulent periods is brought vividly to life.
Victorian Kitchen Tours
Go behind the scenes and into the past with one of the knowledgeable volunteer guides.
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.
Apple Grafting Workshop
Join us for an apple grafting workshop and learn, practice and take home your very own grafted apple tree.