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
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. Please bring your own snacks and drinks.
- 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.
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.