South West England

Dunster Castle

Dunster Castle

Three miles south east of Minehead, car park off A39. Rail: Taunton; Dunster (West Somerset Railway) 1 mile. Bus: FirstBus 28, 38, Taunton-Minehead, alight Dusnster Steep, 0.5 miles.

Minehead Tourist Information Centre
17 Friday Street
Minehead
Tel: 0845 345 2465
Fax: 0 1643 707166
Contact via email

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Dunster Castle, nr Minehead, Somerset

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Ancient castle with fine interiors and sub-tropical gardens

  • Historic castle dramatically rising 300 ft above sea level
  • Children’s guide books, activity trails and colour sheets
  • Varied events throughout the year (01985 843601)

Enter through the 13th century gatehouse and discover the present building remodelled in 1868-72 by Antony Salvin for the Luttrell family who lived here for 600 years. The fine oak staircase and plasterwork of the 17th century house can still be seen. Visit the Tenants’ Hall, for a wonderful pictorial story-board of the history of the castle. Stroll through the sheltered terraced garden to the river and Dunster Working Watermill (not National Trust).

A 5-seater buggy is available for less mobile visitors from the car park, stables and to the main Castle entrance. Opening times: Castle: 19 March-30 Oct 11am-5pm, daily except Wed and Thurs. 31 Oct-6 Nov 11am-4pm, daily except Thurs and Fri. Garden and Park: 1 January-18 March & 31 Oct-31 Dec, open daily 11am-4pm. 19 March-30 Oct 10am-5pm open daily. Shop: 19 March-30 Oct daily 10am-5pm. 31 Oct-8 Jan & 1 Feb-18 March 11am-4pm.


For More Information on: Dunster Castle visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-dunstercastle
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Standard Prices
Adult £7.80
Child £4.00
Family £11.50
Other pricing information

Standard admission price for Castle, Park and Gardens:
Adult: £7.80
Child: £4
Family (2 Adults and 3 Children) £19 / Family (1 adult) £11.50

Opening dates/times

Castle: 23 March – 25 July: 11am – 4pm 27 July – 2 Sept:11am – 5pm. 3 Sept – 31 Oct: 11am – 4pm. Garden and Park: 1 Jan – 22 March:11am – 4pm. 23 March – 31 Oct:10am – 5pm. 1 Nov – 31 Dec 11am – 4pm Shop:23 March – 25 July. 10.30am – 5pm. 27 July – 2 Sept 10.30am – 5.30pm. 3 Sept – 31 Oct. 10.30am

Facilities

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Contact Details
Dunster Castle
Dunster
nr Minehead
Somerset
TA24 6SL
Tel: 01643 821314
Fax: 01643 823000
Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk