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Victorian Kitchen Tours

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Explore the Victorian Kitchens on a tour with one of our volunteer guides. You will be taken off the normal visitor route, delving into the history of these hidden rooms. You will walk through kitchens and larders as you follow in the footsteps of the Victorian servants here at Dunster Castle.

Saturdays - 11am and 12pm

Please note that that these tours are subject to volunteer availability.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £3.00
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The basics

Suitability

Children Welcome

Meeting point

Tickets can be purchased at the Ticket Office on arrival or by cash at the castle entrance. There are limited slots for each tour.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sensible shoes as some of the rooms have uneven flooring.

Accessibility

There is uneven flooring and steps so the tour is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

Other

Please note that that these tours are subject to volunteer availability.

Contact info

Dunster Castle and Watermill

Upcoming events

Snowdrop Planting 

Plant some snowdrop bulbs for yourself or a loved one to add to Dunster's wonderful snowdrop display.

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on
14 Feb to 15 Feb 2026
at 10:00 to 12:30+ 3 other dates or times

Siege of Dunster Displays 

Wander through the house and discover 17th Century highlights in the castle's collection.

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on
14 Feb to 20 Feb 2026
at 10:00 to 14:45+ 6 other dates or times

Trail of Tales 

Grab your trail booklet and set off to uncover Dunster Castle’s hidden stories. There’s history waiting around every turn.

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on
14 Feb to 21 Feb 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 7 other dates or times

Civil War Tours 

Travel back in time on Dunster Castle’s brand new Civil War Tour, where the dramatic story of the castle’s role in one of England’s most turbulent periods is brought vividly to life.

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on
14 Feb to 29 Mar 2026
at 13:30 to 14:30+ 13 other dates or times