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
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
Bonkers for bats Trail
Discover the garden and learn more about these fascinating creatures whilst soaking up the sunshine.
Victorian Kitchen Tours
Go behind the scenes and into the past with one of the knowledgeable volunteer guides.
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.
Afternoon Tea
Relax with a delicious afternoon tea at the Watermill Tearoom.