Where can I find food and drink? Light refreshments, including hot and cold drinks to take out are available from the Camellia House on the South Terrace, whilst cold drinks and ice cream are available from the Stables Shop. The Watermill Tearoom and garden, located approximately a 15 minute walk from the castle offers morning coffees, light lunches and afternoon teas. Where are the toilets? The main toilets are by The Stables, all have baby change facilities. There are limited toilet facilities at the castle, in Tenants’ Hall and at the Watermill Tearoom. From fortress to family home Dunster Watermill Where is the shop? There’s been a castle here for over Discover the impressive 18th century The shop in the historic 17th century stable block, has a wide range of gifts and souvenirs 1000 years, starting as a Saxon Working Watermill. The mill is a including many local products. There is a shop in the watermill with the chance to purchase stronghold and developing into a rare surviving example of a double the organic flour produced. comfortable Victorian country house. overshot mill, with two working Where can I take my dog The 13th century gateway is the oldest waterwheels. There are two floors Dogs are welcome in the garden and parkland on short leads, but not on the lawned areas. surviving part of the castle, and you to explore along with an external Dog waste bins are provided can still see the ruined curtain wall, viewing platform to get closer to the partly demolished in 1650 following the waterwheels which run daily. Where can I get a guidebook?
English Civil War. The building we see To get the best from your visit, a full colour guidebook is available for purchase from the
today was remodelled by Anthony Salvin shop, ticket offices, and at the entrance desk in the castle.
between 1868—1872 for the Luttrell and and Gar family, who lived here for 600 years. Where can I picnic? dens Feel free to picnic anywhere in the castle grounds, or there’s a designated picnic area with
benches near the car park.
What is available for families? Duns t er
C Wheel-friendly routes in the gardens and pushchair park in castle porch. Children’s quizzes astle are available from the castle desk along with trail booklets from reception. Antony and Cleopatra Look out for the star crossed lovers Where can I learn more about Dunster Castle and Gardens? Antony and Cleopatra on the rare, There are exhibitons in The Stables, Tenants’ Hall and Keep Garden about the history of the late 17th century leather hangings in castle. In addition step inside the Crypt to learn about the rare resident bats and spy on them the castle. The leather hangings are via the bat cam, find out about the castle’s previously hidden history, or be spooked by stories of ghostly goings on. Or visit our website nationaltrust.org.uk/dunstercastle. believed to be the largest and most You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter. X Y complete of their type in the world. Going underground… How can I get more involved? Dunster Castle and Gardens - Descend into the cavernous, vaulted If you have enjoyed your visit to Dunster Castle today there are a number of ways that you can more than meets the eye… reservoir under the Keep Garden and get more involved: Become a member, join today at our ticket offices and enjoy free entry to find out more about this unusual feat hundreds more places around the country. Join in and become a volunteer, contact us for more Explore the castle of Victorian engineering. details. Complete a comment card or visitor survey: your feedback really makes a difference. Discover how a fortress became a family home, find the Additional Access Information secret passage, and marvel at Antony and Cleopatra on If you use a manual wheelchair or can transfer from your own electric buggy into our manual the rare 17th century leather hangings. wheelchair, then we can offer limited access to the ground floor of the castle using our stairclimber. There’s a minibus that runs from reception points to the entrance. There are wheelchair accessible paths, some steep and with uneven surfaces so strong companions are Get hands on needed. We’ve electric mobility vehicles which can be borrowed if you’d like. There are many Have a go at snooker in the Billiard Room, try on a top hat, benches within the gardens to rest and enjoy the views. Braille guides available at the castle desk. bonnet or chainmail in the Hat Room and take a selfie.
Lose yourself in the gardens Explore the sub-tropical gardens, take in sweeping views, and follow the serpentine path to the hidden watermill.
Guided tours Visit the servants domain including the Victorian kitchens and attic bedrooms. Tour programme varies depending on West Somerset Railway Voucher How do I get in touch? the time of year Dunster Castle: 01643 821314 valid for a maximum of 6 passengers. Only valid on Fun for all the family Red, Green, Yellow and Orange timetable days. [email protected] Get competitive with the lawn games on the Green Court Not valid on Blue or Purple days or in conjunction or try out the log play area down in the River Gardens. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunstercastle Photography: NTPL, Seamus Rogers, Dave Wood and Paul James.
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