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Baby changing facilities
Disabled toilets
Garden Events
Picnic Area

Description

Dramatically sited on a wooded hill, a castle has existed here since at least Norman times. The 15th-century gatehouse survives, and the present building was remodelled in 1868-72 by Antony Salvin for the Luttrell family, who lived here for 600 years. The fine oak staircase and plasterwork of the 17th-century house he adapted can still be seen. A sheltered terrace to the south is home to palms, subtropical plants, a variety of citrus trees, and the National Collection of Strawberry Trees (Arbutus). There is a pleasant walk beside the River Avill.

The red turrets and towers of Dunster Castle rising up from their wooded perch is a dramatic spectacle for any visitor. Drama that is mirrored in the castle's history, more than 1000 years of turmoil and change.

There is so much to explore on the garden's slopes. Discover the riverside garden, the Mediterranean styled terrace, and over 1,000 trees. Enjoy walks in the surrounding parkland.

Admission prices
£7.50, child £3.80, family £18.50. Groups £6.40. Garden & park only: £4.10, child £2, family £10. 25% discount for visitors with W Somerset Railway ticket