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Attic Tours (Weekends)

Venture up into the attics for a rare glimpse into life behind the scenes Dunster Castle.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Discover hidden spaces, explore tucked‑away rooms and corridors, and learn about the daily lives of the servants who once called these upstairs spaces home. Please note 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

Accessibility

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

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.

Suitability for children

The tours are not recommended for children under 12.

What to bring and wear

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

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

Gilded Treasures Exhibition: 50 Years of the National Trust at Dunster Castle 

Celebrate a golden milestone with us through this special exhibition.

Event summary

on
9 Sep to 2 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 15:45+ 54 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
9 Sep to 28 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 59 other dates or times

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.

Event summary

on
10 Sep to 30 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 63 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
12 Sep to 31 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 15 other dates or times