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Waterscapes Exhibition

Connect with nature through this immersive digital exhibit.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

An immersive digital exhibition, Waterscapes will transform the historic stables of the National Trust's Dunster Castle this summer.

The exhibition will display a new digital artwork, Ripple Effect, created by artist Elizabeth Woodger. By combining science, moving image and sound, this experimental piece will reveal the incredible transformations taking place in the River Aller waterscape on the Holnicote Estate and how the effects ripple throughout the landscape.

Visitors will step into a digital waterscape with photographic projections and the sounds of flowing water. The exhibition is inspired by research and visits to the Holnicote Estate and reflects on landscape restoration.

There will be virtual reality experiences and you have the chance to chat with staff who have been working on this project and find out more about the story of water at Dunster.

For more information about the project please see the webpage: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/bossington/riverlands-project-at-porlock-vale

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

The exhibition will be in the 17th century stables.

What to bring and wear

Wear sensible footwear and dress for the weather.

Accessibility

The stables are wheelchair accessible, but please note that the floor is cobbled. Unfortunately the stables are not tramper accessible, but do give us a call to discuss options further. There is a courtesy vehicle that can take visitors from the car park to the stables if required. Please ask for availability upon arrival.

Contact info

Dunster Castle and Watermill

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