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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

Victorian Kitchen Tours 

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

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on
23 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 6 other dates or times

Summer of Play | Bat Trail 

Discover the garden and learn more about these fascinating creatures whilst soaking up the sunshine.

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on
23 Aug to 1 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 9 other dates or times

Summer of Play 2025 

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

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on
23 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times

Living History: Exmoor HEMA 

Step back in time as Exmoor HEMA bring history to life.

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on
23 Aug to 24 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 13:00
+ 1 other date or time