Attic Tours (Weekdays)
Venture up into the attics with a knowledgeable guide for a rare glimpse behind the scenes.
- 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
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.
Upcoming events
Gilded Treasures Exhibition: 50 Years of the National Trust at Dunster Castle
Celebrate a golden milestone with us through this special exhibition.
Mediterranean Marvels
Discover Dunster’s Mediterranean Marvels this June, with a vibrant trail of sub‑tropical planting and spectacular summer colour.
Family Trail: Motte & Bailey Investigate the Viking Raid on Watchet Mint
Motte & Bailey are back! Step back in time on their latest time‑travel adventure and help them recover the precious Saxon silver coins from the Viking raiders. Complete the trail and earn a collectable badge!
Behind-the-Ropes Tours (weekends)
Join one of our knowledgable guides and discover Dunster Castle beyond the visitor rope.