December 2024

Come and soak up the festive atmosphere this winter.

A country Christmas Weekends throughout December. Daily from 23 December to 5 January. See the castle decorated for a country Christmas, inspired by family memories of the festive season at the castle. Wander around the house and enjoy the decorated trees and natural garlands, created using foliage from the gardens, settle down in the Morning Room and play some games, dress up in the hat room, and keep an eye out for knitted jumpers hidden around the castle for you to find. Festive needle felting 20 November, 10am-1pm Booking required Join Forest Catkins for a needle felting workshop in the warmth of the Watermill Tearoom. Includes a hot drink and festive bite. Christmas Wreath Making 27 November, 10am-1pm Booking required Make your own Christmas wreath using foliage from the Dunster Castle estate. There's beauty to be found in nature during these colder months so why not bring the outdoors indoors this winter. Reindeer Service Station 7 December to 23 December, 10am-4pm The stables are the Exmoor pit stop for Father Christmas and his reindeer this Christmas Eve. Winter Evenings - Christmas Extended Opening 14, 15, 21, 22 December Experience Dunster Castle after hours with an illuminated path leading up to the castle. Enjoy a leisurely stroll, explore the castle, and savour a variety of delicious festive treats in Tenants' Hall. 12 Days of Christmas Trail 26 December to 5 January free (normal admission applies) Dog walking, playing games, and wearing ill-fitting jumpers. Find out what the household were doing between