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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.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
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

Event

Afternoon Tea 

Relax with a delicious afternoon tea at the Watermill Tearoom.

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on
14 Jun to 2 Nov 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 141 other dates or times
Event

Dunster Uncovered Tour 

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

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on
16 Jun to 21 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 11 other dates or times
Event

Taunton Garrison - the Monmouth Rebellion 

Taunton Garrison bring history to life at Dunster Castle with a living history camp, including live musket firing and weapon demonstrations.

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on
21 Jun to 22 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Living History: Exmoor HEMA 

Step back in time as Exmoor HEMA bring history to life.

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on
28 Jun to 17 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 13:00
+ 5 other dates or times