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Dunster Castle is a must see destination, and you could spend hours exploring the buildings and the grounds. It is suitable for visitors of all ages, but the access is very steep and a good pair of … Full review by Bob P
Oct 23, 2024
Lovely well-kept gardens around the castle with views across the estuary to Wales - worth a visit. Would be 5 stars but loses 1 star for the tea room - the worst coffee and walnut cake we’ve had (st… Full review by 661keV
Oct 14, 2024
We had a lovely day at Dunster Castle. The grounds are very nice and well kept, with lovely views, a stream and a mill. Very relaxing to stroll around. The castle/house is very nice too, with lots of… Full review by didilala
Hi David. Why did you say that there was a Kneller portrait? You know perfectly well, it is a Faber mezzotint based on the Kneller portrait! From David S!!
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I know it is a Faber mezzotint. I just was so excited at making the connection weeks after the visit I did not make it clear that it was based on the Kneller portrait of the rather dislikable …
I know it is a Faber mezzotint. I just was so excited at making the connection weeks after the visit I did not make it clear that it was based on the Kneller portrait of the rather dislikable Mohun.
Do you have to book for the kitchen and attic tours or are the just accessible along with the rest of the house? Thanks
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No booking, just go to welcome desk in house and ask, spaces limited so be early, think they are approx hourly, times shown on a frame board to the left of the main door entrance before …
No booking, just go to welcome desk in house and ask, spaces limited so be early, think they are approx hourly, times shown on a frame board to the left of the main door entrance before the steps
The previous post is correct, however there is a shuttle which goes up to the castle from the car park and there are extensive areas of level ground around the castle itself with some …
The previous post is correct, however there is a shuttle which goes up to the castle from the car park and there are extensive areas of level ground around the castle itself with some beautiful views. There are entrance ramps and disabled facilities and the castle itself is still worth seeing even if the ground floor is only accessible.
Which parts, if any, of the castle would be suitable for wheelchair users?
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The gardens. Not sure about the castle as such but you don't necessarily need to visit the castle the gardens are as beautiful as castle. however some slopes.
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