dunster castle

We are with the national trust this is one of the finest there are seats inside that you can sit down and feel part of this place a must see.

I was surprised to find Dunster castle open on 14 March, it was tipping down and a cold day. Revived after hot chocolate and snack in the Camellia room set off . The volunteers are full of knowledge to share if you so wish, exploring the interior of the castle was interesting-look at the medieval panels in the Oratory, the intricate plaster work on the ceiling in the dining room and the painted leather panels upstairs. This was home to a family until 1950's, you get a feel of what it might have been like to reside perched up high with views of the North Somerset coast.Obviously a fortification intended to protect from invaders-the paths up are steep-but there is a buggy service for those who need. Would have loved to visit gardens and restaurant but will visit again.

We arrived full of expectation to find the gardens were the only thing that we could view. Worth it for me but not my teenage daughter.

Dunster is a medieval village, which looks like it hasn't changed for centuries. It's more than just a castle. The castle is nice, but quite small, with lovely grounds and a great tea shop, which uses flour from the mill. However, I prefer walking around the village, which is a step back in time and has some nice pubs.In December, Dunster by candlelight is an atmospheric procession with people in costume and a street fair, including a blacksmith.

Dunster is a beautiful medieval town and the castle is well worth a visit. The grounds are lovely and the property is well maintained. It was Halloween when we visited and there were lots of activities laid on for children. We spent an enjoyable couple of hours wandering around the cattle and grounds. I would have no hesitation in recommending a visit to the castle

We visited the Castle grounds in January. The Castle wasn't open but the walk through the grounds and the views from the top were lovely. There was a also a walk down to the old mill, a very picturesque riverside stroll.

children loved exploring staff very helpful nice coffee not really much more to say Nice walk round to the top, lovely views

As National Trust members we're used to visiting many old buildings. Dunster Castle is well worth a visit. It's a well thought out venue with even some subtle sound effects (in the old stables and dungeons for example) which worked well. The gardens are quite extensive and there's a lovely walk down through them to the riverside.Special mention for the volunteer 'guides', especially the urbane, charming man in the drawing room, the very knowledgeable chap running the large water mill and the lovely lady in the strangely quirky 1960's kitchen.

We visited the morning after Dunster by Candlelight, when the ground floor was still open. Apparently the 2 evenings had been really busy, but it was pleasantly quiet when we were there, allowing us space and time to appreciate the way it had been decorated for Christmas and enjoy the pianist playing Christmas carols. There was even a bowl in the kitchen with some ingredients for making a traditional Christmas pudding, giving off delightful fruit and spice smells. The staff and volunteers were friendly and helpful and keen to chat and impart their knowledge of the history of this lovely castle.

We too visited the Castle during Dunster by candlelight weekend, but there were so many people there that when the choir were singing in the castle it was impossible to get in through the crowds. Only the ground floor was open to the public on this occasion and this was reflected in the price of £4 per adult but although the candlelight made the Castle look very atmospheric I would rather go again when the whole Castle is open as it doesnt take long to go through the few rooms on the ground floor. Having said that I am always impressed by the plentiful, knowledgeable volounteers who are always happy to talk about the history of the place and the Luttrell family which massively enhances the visit. We have also done the kitchen tour before which is definitely worth doing and very informative about the history of the whole castle.

A great Castle with views over Dunster. We visited during Dunster by candlelight. The castle is not normally open during the winter (check national trust website for opening hours). However for Dunster by candlelight the castle opens the ground floor and you can see it decorated with Christmas trees. The castle takes on a completely different look in the dark and is worth a visit if your a national trust member as you can get in for free. Look up Dunster by candlelight for more information on this annual event. I have also visited this castle during the summer and it has lovely walks around the grounds. The village of Dunster is also worth a visit. You can get a great afternoon tea in the village in one of the many tea rooms.

Wonderful, friendly staff and volunteers welcome you to this "home" and answer any questions you may have. We were thrilled to be able to participate in the kitchen tour guided by a lady passionate about history. Her explanations were clear, engaging and lively! Even the snooker room was operational!

We are so pleased we allowed the time to visit this amazing insight into the history of the area and the families that have lived at Dunster Castle. Allow plenty of time to explore the castle and the grounds. Also check out the walled Dahlia Garden that is being re-created in the old section of the village.

Fab to walk round if you dont mind walking, the scenery around the castle is stunning. Shame when we visited the main house was closed, but the bits we viewed were very interesting and quite eerie. You need to make sure you wear walking boots as obviously the ground is very uneven and cobblestones everywhere.

we just visited in November,the grounds are loving cared for with some beautiful plants. At £11.20 to admit two adults to the grounds some may say expensive but if you think of all the time it takes to up keep this old castle that has so very much to offer then I think it is worth the money. Outstanding views, dog friendly, many of the plants still in bloom, yes not their best but our choice to visit in November. The map we were given in the shop made our walk easy to follow, yes very steep hill but then its a castle on a hill with outstanding views, very friendly staff in the shop. Great picnic area for the summer months. well worth a visit but may be contact the castle first if planning to go with a pushchair or wheel chair.