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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Join an attic tour to experience life behind the scenes at Dunster Castle. See spaces you haven't seen before and hear stories about the servants who lived and used the spaces upstairs.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £3.00
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The basics

Suitability

The tours are not recommended for children under 12.

Meeting point

The tour will begin outside the front of the house. Members need to scan their membership cards on arrival, non-members will need to purchase an admission ticket.

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable shoes for walking on uneven ground. The attics can be quite cold with uneven steps.

Accessibility

There are 87 steps up a spiral staircase which are worn in places. Please take time to consider this before booking.

Other

Normal admission applies. Members need to scan their membership cards on arrival, non-members will need to purchase an admission ticket.

Contact info

Dunster Castle and Watermill

Upcoming events

Event

Behind the scenes: Attic Tours (Weekdays) 

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
2 Jul to 30 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 35 other dates or times
Event

Afternoon Tea 

Relax with a delicious afternoon tea at the Watermill Tearoom.

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on
2 Jul to 2 Nov 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 123 other dates or times
Event

Victorian Kitchen Tours 

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

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on
3 Jul to 31 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 20 other dates or times
Event

Summer of Play 2025 

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

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on
3 Jul to 1 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 60 other dates or times