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Dunster Castle

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Overview
The castle's picturesque appearance is largely due to 19th-century work, but older features can also be seen, the superb 17th-century oak staircase for example. Sub-tropical plants flourish in the 28-acre park and the terraced gardens are noted for exotica such as a giant lemon tree, yuccas, mimosa and palms.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Opening Times: Castle open 8 Mar-2 Nov, daily 11-5 (last entry 4 ex 19 Jul-Aug 4.30). Garden, park & shop open 8 Mar-2 Nov, daily 10-5, 1 Jan, 7 Mar & 3 Nov-Dec daily 11-4. Closed 25-26 Dec

  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Parking nearby
Location
DUNSTER, Minehead, TA24 6SL
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About the area
Somerset remains rural and unspoiled, and ever popular areas to visit are the limestone and red sandstone Mendip Hills rising to over 1,000 feet, and by complete contrast, to the south and southwest, the flat landscape of the Somerset Levels. Another popular spot, the Quantocks, once the haunt of poets Coleridge and Wordsworth, are noted for their gentle slopes, heather-covered moorland expanses and red deer.
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Dunster Castle
DUNSTER, Minehead, TA24 6SL

01643 821314

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Dunster Castle

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Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
The castle's picturesque appearance is largely due to 19th-century work, but older features can also be seen, the superb 17th-century oak staircase for example. Sub-tropical plants flourish in the 28-acre park and the terraced gardens are noted for exotica such as a giant lemon tree, yuccas, mimosa and palms.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Opening Times: Castle open 8 Mar-2 Nov, daily 11-5 (last entry 4 ex 19 Jul-Aug 4.30). Garden, park & shop open 8 Mar-2 Nov, daily 10-5, 1 Jan, 7 Mar & 3 Nov-Dec daily 11-4. Closed 25-26 Dec
  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Parking nearby
Location
DUNSTER, Minehead, TA24 6SL
Visit website AA Route Planner
About the area
Area image
Somerset remains rural and unspoiled, and ever popular areas to visit are the limestone and red sandstone Mendip Hills rising to over 1,000 feet, and by complete contrast, to the south and southwest, the flat landscape of the Somerset Levels. Another popular spot, the Quantocks, once the haunt of poets Coleridge and Wordsworth, are noted for their gentle slopes, heather-covered moorland expanses and red deer.
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Places to eat nearby View all
Yarn Market Hotel
The Rest and Be Thankful Inn
The Notley Arms Inn
Woods Bar & Restaurant
   AA Rosette Award
Places to eat nearby
Yarn Market Hotel
The Rest and Be Thankful Inn
The Notley Arms Inn
Woods Bar & Restaurant
   AA Rosette Award
Crossways Inn
The Fox
   AA Rosette Award
Home by James Sommerin
   AA Rosette Award
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"Cosy holiday home with original cruck beams and a stunning four-poster bed...."
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