Dunster Castle
Minehead, Somerset and Bristol
About Dunster Castle
There's lots of fun things to get involved in at Dunster Castle and Watermill during the school holidays.
May Half Term Trail
Join us for our May Half Term trail from 25 May until 2 June. Step into the past and prepare for a great feast in the 1400s. Help find out more about the food and festivities needed for the big event (£3 per trail, normal admission applies).
Summer Trail
One of the young Pages has been cleaning the Knight's shields, but on returning to the castle has realised his sack had a large hole in it! Join us from 20 July until 1 September and help the knights of Dunster Castle find their shields which have been lost around the groups.
(£3 per trail, normal admission applies).
Things to do
Discover the castle which became a lavish country home during the 19th century for the Luttrell family, who lived here for 600 years. See the double overshot wheels in action and the water supplied by the leat from the observation platform. Explore the garden areas known for its diversity of plants and let off steam in the rustic play area in the River garden.
Food & Drink
There are several refreshment outlets, with family-friendly options and indoor and outdoor seating. Hot food is available from 12 noon until 2:30pm. There is a picnic area and benches around the garden.
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Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00
Last entry to the castle is at 3:45pm
Last entry to the garden and watermill is at 4pm.
The car park closes at 6pm.
These opening times come into effect from 25 March.
Pricing & Tickets
- Adult (18++) : £17.00
- Child (4-17) : £8.50
- Babies and Toddlers (0-4) : Free
Family: £42.50
1 adult, up to three children: £25.50
Car park (all day): £6.50
Trail of Tales: £1
Easter Adventures Trail: £3
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 3 - 4 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
FAQs
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Contact Details
Dunster Castle
Dunster
Minehead
Somerset and Bristol
TA24 6SL
England
Use the postcode TA24 6NY to navigate to our car park.
Tel: 01643 821 314
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
By bus:
28 - Taunton - Minehead - bus service operated by Buses of Somerset, alight Dunster Steep, ½ mile.
Exmoor Coaster West-bound: Doniford- Watchet- Dunster- Minhead- Porlock- Lynmouth. East-bound: Lynmouth- Porlock- Minehead- Dunster- Watchet- Doniford.
198 - Dulverton - Minehead - bus service operated by Atwest , alight Dunster High Street Newagents (S-bound) or Dunster The Foresters Inn (W-bound).
678 - Dulverton - Minehead - bus service operated by Exmoor Community Bus Association, alight Dunster High Street Newagents (S-bound) or Dunster The Foresters Inn (W-bound).
By train:
Dunster station (West Somerset Railway) 1 mile
By bicycle:
Cycle lane from Minehead along A39
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