Dunster Castle

Ghost Tours are back! Dare you join us for a chilling late-night tour of the most haunted parts of Dunster Castle as you are told tales of its ghosts and apparitions? Tickets available now for tours on the 30 & 31 October. More information and tickets: tinyurl.com/mtymvacy

Do you dare join us for a ghost tour? Book now for your chance to uncover the secrets, unused corridors and dark corners of Dunster Castle on a chilling late-night tour. Tickets available for tours on the 30 and 31 October. Tickets and more information: tinyurl.com/mtymvacy

The Handkerchief Tree near the watermill was reputed to have been smuggled to Dunster by the lady of the house, Alys Luttrell. In spring the flowers make the tree look like it's covered in handkerchiefs, but at this time of year it's covered in these impressive seeds.

Don’t miss your chance to explore the secrets of Dunster Castle on a Ghost Tour this October. Get ready to be scared, who knows what you might find in the dark? Tickets available for tours on the 30 and 31 October: tinyurl.com/mtymvacy

The natural world around us is full of sounds, scents and sights for your to explore. Why not take a moment today to pause and enjoy the nature around you? #EveryoneNeedsNature

We've still got a few tickets left for the Attic Tours this week. Come on a tour of Dunster Castle's attics with a knowledgeable guide. See behind the scenes and hear stories about the servants who lived upstairs. 📆 27 September,10.30am 🎟️ tinyurl.com/j8prvzbx

Whether you're looking for a gift or a treat for yourself, the jams and pickles available in the Stables Shop are a delicious addition to your kitchen. Come and have a browse, the shop is open 10am-5pm daily.

As the weather gets cooler, misty autumn mornings bring calm to the landscape around Dunster, with the mist looking a bit like a blanket over the fields and trees below. What's your view this morning?

The Watermill Tearoom serves delicious homemade cakes and barista crafted hot drinks daily 10am-5pm. Why not come along and see what's on offer?

❗️ Closing soon❗️ Not long left to apply for the role of Welcome Manager at Dunster Castle. If you're an experienced manager who can help our visitors enjoy a great day out, we'd love to hear from you. £23,000 pa, permanent FT Apply: tinyurl.com/yweey4bu Closes 17 Sept.

👻 Ghost Tours tickets are selling fast! 👻 Book now to avoid missing out on your chance to uncover the secrets, unused corridors and dark corners of Dunster Castle. Tickets available now for tours on the 30 and 31 October. More information and tickets: tinyurl.com/mtymvacy

These bells were a convenient way for the Luttrell family to call the servants that worked at Dunster Castle. Find out more on a Victorian Kitchen Tour with one of our brilliant volunteer guides. Tours run daily and are £3pp. Subject to volunteer availability.

Do you have experience managing a large team in a busy visitor environment, ensuring visitors have a great day? We’d love you to join us as Welcome Manager at Dunster Castle. Welcome Manager £23,000 pa, permanent FT Ref: IRC143214 Apply: tinyurl.com/yweey4bu Closes 17 Sept.

Lush greens and the gentle burble of the river, make the River Garden a peaceful spot for a wander. Make the most of this warm spell and enjoy the unique microclimates in Dunster's gardens.

Ready to discover our Scone of the Month? The Red Dragon, our spicy, smoked Cheddar cheese scone, promises flavour in every bite: brnw.ch/21wCjrm Bake at home or enjoy fresh from the oven when you visit one of our cafés.

The windows in the conservatory help keep the building warm so that the plants inside can thrive but also open out onto beautiful views of Exmoor. What's your favourite view at the castle?

Attic tours- new dates for September Explore Dunster Castle's attics with a knowledgeable guide. See behind the scenes and hear stories about the servants who lived upstairs. Tours are taking place on 12, 14 and 27 September. More info and tickets: tinyurl.com/j8prvzbx

There's still time to enjoy a visit to Dunster Castle before the end of the summer holidays. Get adventurous in the natural play area, have a go at the games and dressing up in the castle, and try follow clues to solve a mystery on the summer trail.

Flour milled at Dunster's Working Watermill is available to buy at the watermill and Stables Shop. Choose from wheat, spelt and rye flour and take a bit of Dunster home with you to make some delicious bakes.

Gunnera grows by the River Avill in the river gardens, dappling the water with shade. This giant plant is an ancient species, with gunnera found in fossils that are around 90 million years old.