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A Country Christmas at Dunster Castle 

We have something for everyone this Christmas inside the castle and in the gardens. Soak up the festive atmosphere and make Dunster Castle a part of your Christmas traditions.

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on
21 Dec 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 15 other dates or times
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Christmas evenings at Dunster Castle 

Enjoy an illuminated route up to the castle and discover the castle dressed for a country Christmas.

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on
21 Dec to 22 Dec 2024
at
16:00 to 19:00
+ 1 other date or time
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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
22 Dec 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 25 other dates or times
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Festive Storytelling 

Escape the winter chill and settle down in the warmth of the Morning Room. Enjoy a selection of Christmas stories told by one of our friendly volunteers.

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on
22 Dec 2024
at
13:00 to 15:30
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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
22 Dec 2024 to 30 Mar 2025
at
13:30 to 14:30
+ 28 other dates or times
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Afternoon Tea 

Relax with a delicious afternoon tea at the Watermill Tearoom.

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on
22 Dec to 23 Dec 2024
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 1 other date or time
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12 days of Christmas trail 

Blow off the cobwebs and join us for the 12 days of Christmas trail around the house and garden.

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on
26 Dec 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 10 other dates or times
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Dunster Experience Days - A Day with the Collections and House Manager 

An exclusive chance to spend the day with Dunster Castle's Collections and House Manager, including a bespoke tour, hands-on conservation, and a two-course lunch.

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on
6 Jan 2025
at
10:30 to 15:30
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Apple Grafting Workshop 

Join us for an apple grafting workshop and learn, practice and take home your very own grafted apple tree.

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on
11 Feb 2025
at
10:00 to 12:30
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February Half Term Trail 

Join us for a stomp n' stamp trail this February Half Term

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on
15 Feb to 23 Feb 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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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
2 Apr 2025
at
10:30 to 15:30