Castle

Dunster Castle

Dunster, Somerset
Directions Tickets
  • Open
  • £19 adult · £9.50 child
  • Dogs in the grounds
  • Parking on site, free for members
  • National Trust
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Quick answer

Checked 13 Oct 2026

Dunster Castle is a castle near Dunster, Somerset, managed by National Trust. Adult tickets cost £19, and National Trust members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a members' car park on site.

Dunster Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 Closed
  2. Tue 13 10:0016:00
  3. Today Wed 14 Closed
  4. Thu 15 Closed
  5. Fri 16 Closed
  6. Sat 17 Closed
  7. Sun 18 Closed
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Usual times All year
Tue
10:00 to 16:00
 n/a

Times change by date, so check the day you plan to visit.

Check current times on the official site

Dunster Castle tickets and prices

2026 prices · checked 14 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket On the day
Adult £19
Child £9.50
Family £47.50
National Trust members Free
Book on the National Trust site

Getting to Dunster Castle and parking

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Parking
Car park on site, free for members. £6.50 per car per day for non-members (motor homes £13); free Blue Badge spaces; small car park. Dunster Steep village car park in poor weather.
By train
Bishop's Lydeard is 13.9 miles away.
Public transport
Buses 28/X28/28A (Taunton-Minehead) stop at Dunster Steep, half a mile away; also 198, 678 and the Exmoor Coaster.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Partly
  • Welcome: in the grounds.
  • Not allowed: inside the buildings.
  • Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
  • Only assistance dogs inside the castle.

Accessibility

Partly step-free
  • Step-free: in parts of the site.
  • Paths and surfaces: Steep routes with steps and uneven surfaces; stairclimber; ramps.
  • Accessible toilet: yes.
  • Mobility scooter hire: yes.
Full access statement

Food and facilities

  • Toilets Yes
  • Café Yes
  • Shop Yes
  • Play area Yes
  • Guided tours Yes

What to see at Dunster Castle

  • 01

    Gatehouse

    The fortified main entrance.

  • 02

    Gardens

    Gardens you can walk around.

  • 03

    Views

    Notable views from the site.

  • 04

    Exhibition

    Displays and exhibitions to see.

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FAQs

How much does it cost to visit Dunster Castle?

Adult tickets cost £19, and National Trust members go free.

When is Dunster Castle open?

In the checked day 13 oct 2026, castle (nt shows one day at a time) season it opens Tuesday from 10:00 to 16:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

Where do you park at Dunster Castle?

There is a members' car park on site. Dunster Steep village car park in poor weather.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 13 Oct 2026
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  1. Page on nationaltrust.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  2. Wikidata · checked 14 Oct 2026
  3. Page on nationaltrust.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026

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