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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

Ticket typeTicket category
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

Bonkers for bats Trail 

Discover the garden and learn more about these fascinating creatures whilst soaking up the sunshine.

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on
5 Sep to 18 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 13 other dates or times

Victorian Kitchen Tours 

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

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on
5 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 58 other dates or times

Medieval Tours 

Dunster Castle has 1000 years of history, but how did it all begin? From Norman conquest to English Civil War, trace the earlier castle story.

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on
5 Sep to 24 Oct 2025
at
13:30 to 14:30
+ 11 other dates or times

Afternoon Tea 

Relax with a delicious afternoon tea at the Watermill Tearoom.

Event summary

on
5 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 58 other dates or times