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Ghost Tours 2024

Dare you join a chilling tour of the most haunted parts of the castle? Listen as your storyteller tells tales of ghosts and apparitions, leading the way through the castle, with a few surprises and scares along the way.

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Many of the historic houses that the National Trust look after, have their fair share of dark and grisly tales and Dunster Castle is no exception with many reports of ghostly sightings and sensations.

Each ghost tour will be led by a series of guides who will relay a wealth of haunted tales from the castle’s long and fascinating history including recent sightings of mysterious apparitions and reports of loud marching footsteps in areas of the castle known to be empty. Get ready to be scared, who knows what you may find in the dark?

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All General Admission£25.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult

Meeting point

Please meet at the Ticket Office at least 10 minutes before the tour is due to depart.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sensible, flat shoes and come well wrapped up.

Accessibility

There is a steep hill leading up to the castle. Changes of levels, steep and uneven steps and confined spaces within the tour route.

Other

• Tours recommended for ages 13 and over. •Please meet at the Ticket Office at least 10 minutes before the tour is due to depart. Tours will leave on time. • Takeaway refreshments available: hot and cold drinks, bacon and sausage baps, bakes, cakes, crisps. Food and drink are not permitted on the tours. • Please wear sensible, flat shoes and come well wrapped up. • There is a steep hill leading up to the castle. There are changes of levels, steep and uneven steps and confined spaces within the tour route, as well as low lighting levels. • Please be considerate of your tour guide and other visitors at all times. • You will not be admitted or will be asked to leave if your behaviour is inappropriate i.e. under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Tickets are non-refundable.

Contact info

Dunster Castle and Watermill

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