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Victorian Kitchen Tours (weekdays)

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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Let our volunteer guides lead you beyond the usual visitor route, through Dunster Castle’s Victorian kitchen and larders. Along the way, you’ll uncover stories of the cooks, maids and scullery staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes in these once bustling rooms.

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

Festival of Blossom 

Celebrate blossom with us this spring. Discover subtle touches of blossom across Dunster Castle- wander through the gardens as they begin to bloom and enjoy the gentle arrival of spring throughout the castle.

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on
25 Mar to 20 May 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 56 other dates or times

Attic Tours (Weekdays) 

Venture up into the attics with a knowledgeable guide for a rare glimpse behind the scenes.

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on
25 Mar to 2 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 187 other dates or times

Easter Trail 2026: Motte & Bailey Investigate the Siege of Dunster 

Join our time-travelling characters- Motte & Bailey- for an Easter adventure at Dunster Castle. Complete our family-friendly trail and claim your chocolate egg.

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on
28 Mar to 19 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 15:45+ 22 other dates or times

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.

Event summary

on
28 Mar to 31 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 63 other dates or times