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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.

  • 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

Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £3.00
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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome

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

National Lottery Open Week 

Free Entry for National Lottery Players on 7th, 8th & 14th March!

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on
7 Mar to 14 Mar 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 2 other dates or times

Victorian Kitchen Tours (weekdays) 

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

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on
7 Mar to 30 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 267 other dates or times

Siege of Dunster Tour 

Travel back in time on Dunster Castle’s brand new Siege of Dunster Tour, where the dramatic story of the castle’s role in one of England’s most turbulent periods is brought vividly to life.

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on
7 Mar to 19 Apr 2026
at 13:30 to 14:30+ 13 other dates or times

Behind-the-Ropes Tours 

Join one of our knowledgable guides and discover Dunster Castle beyond the visitor rope.

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on
8 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 139 other dates or times