Behind-the-Ropes Tours (weekends)
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
The basics
- Accessibility
There are 87 steps up the spiral staircase and many flights of stairs on this tour.
- Meeting point
Meet outside the front of the castle
- Suitability for children
Children welcome
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather and wear sensible footwear (no stilettos)
- Other
Please note- Tours are subject to volunteer availability
Upcoming events
Gilded Treasures Exhibition: 50 Years of the National Trust at Dunster Castle
Celebrate a golden milestone with us through this special exhibition.
Family Trail: Motte & Bailey Investigate the Viking Raid on Watchet Mint
Motte & Bailey are back! Step back in time on their latest time‑travel adventure and help them recover the precious Saxon silver coins from the Viking raiders. Complete the trail and earn a collectable badge!
Mediterranean Marvels
Discover Dunster’s Mediterranean Marvels this June, with a vibrant trail of sub‑tropical planting and spectacular summer colour.
Victorian Kitchen Tours (weekends)
Where meals were made, stories were shared and servants kept the castle running. Head to the once state-of-the-art Victorian Kitchen with one of our knowledgeable tour guides and discover the heart of Victorian life at Dunster Castle.