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Exmoor Dark Skies: Stargazing Evening

Come along for an evening of stargazing activities as part of the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Join us on the Keep Garden as we host Space Detectives, a local astronomy group.

Enjoy an evening of stargazing activities using telescopic equipment, laser guided star mapping, constellation story telling and much more. Wet weather options will include VR headsets and a mobile planetarium.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £25.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

Meet at the Ticket Office.

What to bring and wear

Wear clothing suitable for the weather and sensible footwear.

Accessibility

There is a wheel accessible route up to the Keep Garden. There is a courtesy vehicle available to take ticket holders up the hill to Green Court if required. Please contact us to discuss accessibility.

Contact info

Dunster Castle and Watermill

Upcoming events

Gilded Treasures Exhibition: 50 Years of the National Trust at Dunster Castle 

Celebrate a golden milestone with us through this special exhibition.

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on
10 May to 2 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 15:45+ 176 other dates or times

Festival of Blossom 

Celebrate blossom with us this spring. Discover subtle touches of blossom across Dunster Castle- wander through the gardens as they begin to bloom and enjoy the gentle arrival of spring throughout the castle.

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on
10 May to 20 May 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 10 other dates or times

Behind-the-Ropes Tours (weekends) 

Join one of our knowledgable guides and discover Dunster Castle beyond the visitor rope.

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on
10 May to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 101 other dates or times

Milling in Action- National Mills Weekend 

Come and see Dunster's rare double overshot watermill in action with a day of milling, demos, talks and more to celebrate National Mills Weekend.

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on
10 May 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00