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
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.
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!
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.
Sword-Fighting Knights
Step back in time and watch sword-fighting knights battle it out at Dunster Castle.