Dunster Castle School of Magic - The Spellbound Familiars Trail
Dunster Castle School of Magic is in chaos and we need your help.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
One of the professors' creature companions has naughty streak and has cast a spell over all the other creatures to confuse their keepers.
Without the right familiar, the professors are unable to teach. Follow the trail around the grounds, complete the activities and work out which familiar belongs to which professor - can you find the naughty one?
Times
The basics
- Suitability
This trail is aimed at children.
- Meeting point
You can purchase your trail on arrival at our Visitor Reception (by the car park) or Ticket Office (by the shop). £3 per trail, prize included.
- What to bring and wear
The terrain is steep and uneven in places. Please wear suitable footwear as the paths can get muddy.
- Accessibility
The terrain is steep and uneven in places.
Upcoming events
Siege of Dunster Displays
Wander through the house and discover 17th Century highlights in the castle's collection.
Victorian Kitchen Tours
Go behind the scenes and into the past with one of the knowledgeable volunteer guides.
Medieval Tours
Dunster Castle has 1000 years of history, but how did it all begin? From Norman conquest to English Civil War, trace the earlier castle story.
Afternoon Tea
Relax with a delicious afternoon tea at the Watermill Tearoom.