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.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Meet Motte & Bailey, our time‑travelling duo, as they journey into the past to uncover the secrets of the siege of Dunster Castle. This Easter, families are invited to join them on an exciting investigative adventure through the gardens.
Follow the trail, crack the clues and take part in hands‑on activities as you learn all about this dramatic moment in Dunster’s history. Along the way, you’ll help Motte & Bailey piece together what really happened during the siege.
Complete the trail to claim your well‑earned chocolate egg at the end – the perfect Easter reward!
This event runs daily from Saturday 28th March until Sunday 19th April.
£3.50 per trail per person (includes chocolate egg).
You can choose between a standard chocolate egg or a vegan and Free From alternative. All eggs are made using Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa 🌱 Find out more: https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/.
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The basics
- Suitability
This trail is aimed at children.
- Meeting point
Purchase your trail at the Visitor Reception (in the car park).
- What to bring and wear
The terrain is steep and uneven in places. Please wear suitable footwear as the paths can get muddy.
- Accessibility
The terrain is steep and uneven in places.
- Other
Please note that on busy days, the car park can fill up quickly and you may be asked to use alternative parking at Dunster Steep. This is not a National Trust car park.
Upcoming events
Piano Recital: An Evening with Janusz Piotrowicz de Jagiellon
Join us for an intimate evening of live piano music in the Inner Hall.
National Lottery Open Week
Free Entry for National Lottery Players on 7th, 8th & 14th March!
Historical Reenactment - Civil War: The Surrender of Dunster Castle
Join us as Taunton Garrison bring the story of the Siege of Dunster to life, re‑creating key moments from the conflict, including the surrender of the castle
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.