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.
Please note that these tours are subject to volunteer availability.
Times
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.
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)
Go behind the scenes and into the past with one of the knowledgeable volunteer guides.