Seige & Surrender Tours

The last Friday of the month from March until October.

The Royalist footmen will tell you the history of the Castle's siege and surrender as you tour the gardens.

Normal admission applies - see www.nationaltrust.org.uk - plus Adult £3, Child £1.50 Advance booking recommended.

* Ancient castle with fine interiors and subtropical gardens
* Romantic castle with turrets and towers
* Remodelled in the 19th century, but an important fortress for over 1,000 years
* Dramatic hilltop location with sweeping views over Exmoor and the Bristol Channel
* Terraced gardens with sub-tropical plants
* Home to the National Collection of strawberry trees

Explore the Medieval village with its cobbled streets, ancient buildings, watermill and dovecote and take a walk in Exmoor National Park.

Dates

Seige & Surrender Tours 28 Mar 2008 - 31 Oct 2008

Road Directions

By Road
From the North: M5 to Junction 23, A38 to Bridgwater, A39 to Dunster
From the South: M5 to Junction 25, A3027; A358 to Williton, then A39 as above
From West: A39 to Barnstaple and then through to Lynton/Lynmouth, Porlock, Minehead, Dunster

By Bus
www.firstgroup.com
National Timetable enquiries: 0870 608 2608

By Rail
Nationwide: www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares
National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50
National Rail Enquiries from overseas +44(0)20 7278 5240
National Rail Enquiries Textphone: 0845 60 50 600
Welsh Language: 0845 60 40 500

West Somerset Railway: www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk 01643 704996