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Afternoon Tea 

Relax with a delicious afternoon tea at the Watermill Tearoom.

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on
3 Apr to 2 Nov 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 213 other dates or times
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Easter Adventures at Dunster Castle 2025 

Join us for an adventure in nature at Dunster Castle this Easter. Complete our family-friendly trail and claim your chocolate egg.

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on
5 Apr to 27 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 22 other dates or times
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Victorian Kitchen Tours 

Go behind the scenes and into the past with one of the knowledgeable volunteer guides.

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on
5 Apr to 30 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 247 other dates or times
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Behind the scenes: Attic Tours 

If you've always wanted to see more of Dunster Castle, come on an attic tour with one of the castle's knowledgeable tour guides.

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on
5 Apr to 29 Jun 2025
at
13:30 to 14:30
+ 145 other dates or times
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The Luttrell Psalter - an evening of medieval music 

Join us on a musical journey back to England in the Middle Ages

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on
24 Apr 2025
at
18:30 to 22:00
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Milling in Action- National Mills Weekend 

Come and see Dunster's rare double overshot watermill in action with a day of milling and talks to celebrate National Mills Weekend.

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on
10 May to 11 May 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Living History Camp 

Dunster Castle's living history volunteers will be bringing the English Civil War to life with a pop-up camp, including live musket firing and weapon demonstrations.

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13 May to 20 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 14:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Exmoor Nature Festival Garden Talk 

Join a member of the Garden Team on the South Terrace for a special edition of the Garden Talk.

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on
17 May to 23 May 2025
at
14:00 to 14:45
+ 6 other dates or times
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May Half Term Trail 

Join us for an adventure in nature this May Half Term.

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on
24 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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Living History: Exmoor HEMA 

Step back in time as Exmoor HEMA bring history to life.

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on
24 May to 17 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 13:00
+ 7 other dates or times
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Outdoor Theatre: Alice in Wonderland 

Follow Chapterhouse Theatre down the rabbit hole for their take on Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.

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on
14 Jun 2025
at
17:45 to 20:45
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Taunton Garrison - the Monmouth Rebellion 

Taunton Garrison bring history to life at Dunster Castle with a living history camp, including live musket firing and weapon demonstrations.

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on
21 Jun to 22 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Opera Evening at Dunster Castle 

Wild Arts are returning to the garden to bring you an evening of musical hits. Bring your picnics and enjoy a magical summer's evening of opera highlights.

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on
19 Jul 2025
at
18:00 to 21:00
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Outdoor Theatre: Pride and Prejudice Chapterhouse Theatre 

Dunster Castle is pleased to host Chapterhouse Theatre who invite you to step back in time with the well-loved classic, Pride and Prejudice.

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on
31 Jul 2025
at
17:45 to 20:45
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Taunton Garrison - One castle, 1000 years of history 

Walk through time as Taunton Garrison bring 1000 years of history to life at Dunster Castle.

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on
9 Aug to 10 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 15:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Outdoor Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream 

Enjoy a tale of love, magic and mayhem with a telling of a Midsummer Night's Dream by the Three Inch Fools, hosted by Dunster Castle. Early Bird Tickets available now.

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on
16 Aug 2025
at
17:45 to 20:45
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Dunster Castle Experience Days - A Day with the Head Gardener 

An exclusive chance to spend the day with Dunster Castle's Head Gardener, including a bespoke tour, and a two-course lunch.

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on
24 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 15:30