Dunster Castle

Dunster Castle

Dunster Castle is located on a steep hilltop in the village of Dunster, Somerset, England. It is one of Britain’s oldest buildings, built in the 11th century, and is now included in the National Trust register.

This long-standing castle has been fortified since the Anglo-Saxon period, evolving through multiple eras, and was expanded several times in the 17th and 18th centuries by the Luttrell family. It once housed royalty as well as prisoners, whose remains slowly decayed in the dungeon. During the English Civil War, King Charles I used the castle as a gathering point for his supporters. Today, managed by the National Trust, the castle has become an increasingly popular tourist attraction. The only remaining medieval fortress lies quietly amid beautiful countryside, with a restored 17th-century manor at its heart. The castle still features its 13th-century gatehouse, classic artworks, tapestries depicting scenes from the story of Antony and Cleopatra, and a piano that once belonged to composer Vivian Ellis. The roughly 6-hectare gardens and lush woodlands surrounding the castle offer splendid views of the pastoral landscape.

Dunster Castle

Must-visit reason: One of Britain’s famous haunted houses

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Somerset County [Somerset County]