Seige & Surrender Tours
An insightful experience of how sieges were carried out during the Civil War, plus demonstrations of life of a solider during these hard times of English history.
Various dates from March to September - please see website for details.
Normal admission applies - see www.nationaltrust.org.uk - plus Adult £3.50, Child £2.
Advance booking recommended.
* Ancient castle with fine interiors and subtropical gardens
* Romantic castle with turrets and towers
* Remodelled in the 19th century, but an important fortress for over 1,000 years
* Dramatic hilltop location with sweeping views over Exmoor and the Bristol Channel
* Terraced gardens with sub-tropical plants
* Home to the National Collection of strawberry trees
Explore the Medieval village with its cobbled streets, ancient buildings, watermill and dovecote and take a walk in Exmoor National Park.
Dates
Seige & Surrender Tours 18 Mar 2010 - 16 Sep 2010
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| + normal admission charges | from £3.50 |
| + normal admission charges | from £2.00 |
Road Directions
From the North: M5 to Junction 23, A38 to Bridgwater, A39 to Dunster
From the South: M5 to Junction 25, A3027; A358 to Williton, then A39 as above
From West: A39 to Barnstaple and then through to Lynton/Lynmouth, Porlock, Minehead, Dunster
Public Transport Directions
By Bus
www.firstgroup.com
National Timetable enquiries: 0870 608 2608
By Rail
Nationwide: www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares
National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50
National Rail Enquiries from overseas +44(0)20 7278 5240
National Rail Enquiries Textphone: 0845 60 50 600
Welsh Language: 0845 60 40 500
West Somerset Railway: www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk 01643 704996
