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Summer of Play | Bat Trail

Discover the garden and learn more about these fascinating creatures whilst soaking up the sunshine.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Bats are often associated with all things spooky season, but did you know they are most active in the summer months?

Discover the garden and grounds on our summer trail, all while learning more about these fascinating creatures.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £3.00
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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

Pick up a trail sheet for £3 from one of our entry points. (Normal admission applies)

What to bring and wear

Please wear sensible footwear and dress for the weather. No stilettos.

Accessibility

The terrain is steep and uneven in places. A courtesy vehicle can take visitors from the car park to the castle. We have two trampers available to hire in a morning or afternoon slot. Please give us a call on 01643821314 to book. The trail is on the wheel accessible route.

Contact info

Dunster Castle and Watermill

Upcoming events

Event

Summer of Play 2025 

Join us for a festival of play in the garden this summer.

Event summary

on
3 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 28 other dates or times
Event

Afternoon Tea 

Relax with a delicious afternoon tea at the Watermill Tearoom.

Event summary

on
3 Aug to 2 Nov 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 91 other dates or times
Event

Summer of Play | Forest School Drop In 

Enjoy drop-in crafting sessions in the River Garden with Forest Catkins.

Event summary

on
7 Aug to 28 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Taunton Garrison - One castle, 1000 years of history 

Walk through time as Taunton Garrison bring 1000 years of history to life at Dunster Castle.

Event summary

on
9 Aug to 10 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 15:30
+ 1 other date or time