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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 Sundays - 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

A Country Christmas at Dunster Castle 

Soak up the festive atmosphere and make Dunster Castle a part of your Christmas traditions.

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on
13 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 12:00 to 20:00+ 20 other dates or times

Meet Father Christmas at Dunster Castle 

Share your Christmas wishes with Father Christmas before he heads off on his trip around the world.

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on
13 Dec to 21 Dec 2025
at 17:00 to 17:10+ 134 other dates or times

Dunster Uncovered Tour 

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

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on
28 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 3 other dates or times

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
28 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 13:30 to 14:30+ 1 other date or time