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Dunster Castle and Watermill - 1000 Years of History

Dunster Castle, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6NY

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this building include: exhibition rooms.
  • The most accessible entrance has steps and a door permanently held open.
  • This entrance is to the left after the gatehouse archway.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
  • The following are also available: seating.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is on the right of the shop and 17th century stables. View information about this toilet (new tab)

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • You can borrow these from visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: trampers. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • You can borrow these from visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • The trampers need to be booked prior to visiting.

Route to (1000 Years of History)

  • Go up the hill from the visitor reception.
    Turn right and then left past the ticket office.
    Take the steep path on the right through the archway.
    The 1000 Years of History exhibition is on the left.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a very steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located to the left after the gatehouse archway.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There are 5 steps beyond the entrance, which are unmarked, with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails do not cover all steps.
  • Some of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).

Attraction / Exhibit

  • The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm.
  • There is background noise here.
  • The following may be experienced on the tour: sudden loud noises.
  • Exhibit information includes the following formats: television/screen.
  • The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There are bench seats available in the area.
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • Lighting levels are low in some areas.