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Dunster Castle
Fortified home of the Luttrells for 600 years, remodelled a 100-years- ago. Fine 17thC staircase and plaster ceilings. Terrace garden of rare shrubs. From a feudal stronghold to a family home, this magnificent castle has breathtaking views over Exmoor and the Bristol Channel. Discover cool interiors, with their stunning plasterwork and striking paintings. Then enjoy a leisurely stroll through the beautiful terraced gardens, with a collection of palms, sub-tropical plants, a variety of citrus trees, and the National Collection of Strawberry Trees (Arbutus).
Opening Times
2008 Opening 15 Mar 2008 - 2 Nov 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | - Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 16:30 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 16:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 11:00 - 16:30 |
* Closed for private function 6th June, 27th June, 11th July, 1st August, 15th August and 12th September.
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Castle & Gardens | £20.50 per ticket |
| One Adult Castle & Gardens | £12.80 per ticket |
| Gardens | £11.80 per ticket |
| Castle & Gardens | £8.60 per ticket |
| Group Castle & Gardens | £7.00 per ticket |
| One Adult Gardens | £7.00 per ticket |
| Gardens | £4.80 per ticket |
| Castle & Gardens | £4.20 per ticket |
| Gardens | £2.20 per ticket |
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A39.
Public Transport Directions
Bus/Route No: 398
Route Description: 398 Taunton - Minehead (Approx. every 2 hours, Mon-Sat, not bank holidays)
Proximity to Bus Stop: 100 yards
Disability Access: No
Nearest Mainline station is Taunton.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Indoor Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
- Village Location
Accessibility
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille, large print, audio tapes.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Groups will be required to stagger entry with 10 people admitted to the house at a time.
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Min group size - 15
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Chinese printed material
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Italian printed material
- Spanish printed material
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Contact Info
Castle Hill
Dunster, Nr Minehead
Somerset
TA24 6SL
Tel: 01643 821314
Fax: 01643 823000
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