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Dunster Uncovered Tour

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

  • Booking essential
  • 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 office spaces to meeting rooms, discover fascinating finds from shells under the floor boards to storage areas and gain an insight into the areas that allow us to do what we do.

Tours are approximately an hour long. Please book tickets in advance.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £3.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

Meet outside the front of the castle

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather and wear sensible footwear (no stilettos)

Accessibility

There are 87 steps up the spiral staircase and many flights of stairs on this tour.

Contact info

Dunster Castle and Watermill

Upcoming events

Event

Victorian Kitchen Tours 

Go behind the scenes and into the past with one of the knowledgeable volunteer guides.

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on
6 Jul to 31 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 17 other dates or times
Event

Summer of Play 2025 

Join us for a festival of play in the garden this summer.

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on
6 Jul to 1 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 57 other dates or times
Event

Behind the scenes: Attic Tours (Weekends) 

If you've always wanted to see more of Dunster Castle, come on an attic tour with one of the castle's knowledgeable tour guides.

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on
6 Jul to 27 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 21 other dates or times
Event

Afternoon Tea 

Relax with a delicious afternoon tea at the Watermill Tearoom.

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on
6 Jul to 2 Nov 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 119 other dates or times