Dunster Castle and Village, Dunster, Nr Minehead, Somerset. United Kingdom. ( 1 )
Dunster Castle, National Trust, Castle Hill, Dunster, Nr Minehead. TA24 6SL. United Kingdom. Tel: 01643 821314
On the 12th October I took another coach trip to this wonderful part of Somerset. The day was raining when I left my place. However around Taunton the weather changed and it turned out very pleasant. I heard one person on the coach say that they had been many times and this is not a rarity it happens quite often when you have passed Taunton. We parked in the main public car park just off the A396 where the National Park centre is. You can obtain maps and other interesting items from this centre and is all part of Exmoor National Park.
In the main street of Dunster you will see the Yarn Market a fine structure dating back to the 17th Century. It was used by the town's once flourishing yarn trade, this octagonal pavilion is now a local landmark. The market cross was probably built around 1609 by the Luttrell family who were the local Gentry of the manor, to help maintain the importance of the village as a market, particularly for wool and cloth.
There are many restaurants, cafes, and eating places in the High Street. Just standing and looking down this street is worth the trip here. It brought back many happy memories for me. You can see the beautiful Dunster castle standing resplendent on the hill at the other side of the town. Dunster Castle is a former motte and bailey castle which is now a country house, in the village of Dunster, Somerset .The castle lies on the top of a steep hill called a Tor, and has been fortified since the late Anglo-Saxon period. This castle dates back 1000 years, the gardens here are very beautiful and seem almost tropical. There is plenty to see within this castle. You will also find here on the garden outskirts a working Water Mill where you can buy milled items in the shop which is based inside the mill.
Also within this village you will find the Priory Church of St George, Dunster and Anglican church and at the rear of this church an old Dove cote building and Tithe Barn. Within the High street, you will find a museum called the Dunster Museum and Doll Collection. This trip was well worth it there is so much to see here in this small village.
Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
W:eb site nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle/
Facebook: @DunsterCastleNT/
Twitter: @DunsterCastleNT
Instagram: @dunstercastlent/
Pricing
Whole site: 16th February - 3rd November 2019
Gift Aid Standard
Adult £13.60 £12.20
Child £6.80 £6.10
Family £34.00 £30.50
Family (1 Adult) £21.50 £19.50
Car park charge of £5 per vehicle per day, £10 for Motor Homes, free for National Trust members. Free parking in designated spaces for Blue Badge holders. Under 5’s can enter the property for free.
Dunster Castle and Village, Dunster, Nr Minehead, Somerset, United Kingdom. ( 4 )
Dunster Castle, National Trust, Castle Hill, Dunster, Nr Minehead. TA24 6SL. United Kingdom. Tel: 01643 821314
On the 12th October I took another coach trip to this wonderful part of Somerset. The day was raining when I left my place. However around Taunton the weather changed and it turned out very pleasant. I heard one person on the coach say that they had been many times and this is not a rarity it happens quite often when you have passed Taunton. We parked in the main public car park just off the A396 where the National Park centre is. You can obtain maps and other interesting items from this centre and is all part of Exmoor National Park.
In the main street of Dunster you will see the Yarn Market a fine structure dating back to the 17th Century. It was used by the town's once flourishing yarn trade, this octagonal pavilion is now a local landmark. The market cross was probably built around 1609 by the Luttrell family who were the local Gentry of the manor, to help maintain the importance of the village as a market, particularly for wool and cloth.
There are many restaurants, cafes, and eating places in the High Street. Just standing and looking down this street is worth the trip here. It brought back many happy memories for me. You can see the beautiful Dunster castle standing resplendent on the hill at the other side of the town. Dunster Castle is a former motte and bailey castle which is now a country house, in the village of Dunster, Somerset .The castle lies on the top of a steep hill called a Tor, and has been fortified since the late Anglo-Saxon period. This castle dates back 1000 years, the gardens here are very beautiful and seem almost tropical. There is plenty to see within this castle. You will also find here on the garden outskirts a working Water Mill where you can buy milled items in the shop which is based inside the mill.
Also within this village you will find the Priory Church of St George, Dunster and Anglican church and at the rear of this church an old Dove cote building and Tithe Barn. Within the High street, you will find a museum called the Dunster Museum and Doll Collection. This trip was well worth it there is so much to see here in this small village.
Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
W:eb site nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle/
Facebook: @DunsterCastleNT/
Twitter: @DunsterCastleNT
Instagram: @dunstercastlent/
Pricing
Whole site: 16th February - 3rd November 2019
Gift Aid Standard
Adult £13.60 £12.20
Child £6.80 £6.10
Family £34.00 £30.50
Family (1 Adult) £21.50 £19.50
Car park charge of £5 per vehicle per day, £10 for Motor Homes, free for National Trust members. Free parking in designated spaces for Blue Badge holders. Under 5’s can enter the property for free.
Dunster Castle and Village, Dunster, Nr Minehead. Somerset. United Kingdom. ( 2 )
Dunster Castle, National Trust, Castle Hill, Dunster, Nr Minehead. TA24 6SL. United Kingdom. Tel: 01643 821314
On the 12th October I took another coach trip to this wonderful part of Somerset. The day was raining when I left my place. However around Taunton the weather changed and it turned out very pleasant. I heard one person on the coach say that they had been many times and this is not a rarity it happens quite often when you have passed Taunton. We parked in the main public car park just off the A396 where the National Park centre is. You can obtain maps and other interesting items from this centre and is all part of Exmoor National Park.
In the main street of Dunster you will see the Yarn Market a fine structure dating back to the 17th Century. It was used by the town's once flourishing yarn trade, this octagonal pavilion is now a local landmark. The market cross was probably built around 1609 by the Luttrell family who were the local Gentry of the manor, to help maintain the importance of the village as a market, particularly for wool and cloth.
There are many restaurants, cafes, and eating places in the High Street. Just standing and looking down this street is worth the trip here. It brought back many happy memories for me. You can see the beautiful Dunster castle standing resplendent on the hill at the other side of the town. Dunster Castle is a former motte and bailey castle which is now a country house, in the village of Dunster, Somerset .The castle lies on the top of a steep hill called a Tor, and has been fortified since the late Anglo-Saxon period. This castle dates back 1000 years, the gardens here are very beautiful and seem almost tropical. There is plenty to see within this castle. You will also find here on the garden outskirts a working Water Mill where you can buy milled items in the shop which is based inside the mill.
Also within this village you will find the Priory Church of St George, Dunster and Anglican church and at the rear of this church an old Dove cote building and Tithe Barn. Within the High street, you will find a museum called the Dunster Museum and Doll Collection. This trip was well worth it there is so much to see here in this small village.
Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
W:eb site nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle/
Facebook: @DunsterCastleNT/
Twitter: @DunsterCastleNT
Instagram: @dunstercastlent/
Pricing
Whole site: 16th February - 3rd November 2019
Gift Aid Standard
Adult £13.60 £12.20
Child £6.80 £6.10
Family £34.00 £30.50
Family (1 Adult) £21.50 £19.50
Car park charge of £5 per vehicle per day, £10 for Motor Homes, free for National Trust members. Free parking in designated spaces for Blue Badge holders. Under 5’s can enter the property for free.
Dunster Castle and Village, Dunster, Nr Minehead, Somerset, United Kingdom. ( 3 )
Dunster Castle, National Trust, Castle Hill, Dunster, Nr Minehead. TA24 6SL. United Kingdom. Tel: 01643 821314
On the 12th October I took another coach trip to this wonderful part of Somerset. The day was raining when I left my place. However around Taunton the weather changed and it turned out very pleasant. I heard one person on the coach say that they had been many times and this is not a rarity it happens quite often when you have passed Taunton. We parked in the main public car park just off the A396 where the National Park centre is. You can obtain maps and other interesting items from this centre and is all part of Exmoor National Park.
In the main street of Dunster you will see the Yarn Market a fine structure dating back to the 17th Century. It was used by the town's once flourishing yarn trade, this octagonal pavilion is now a local landmark. The market cross was probably built around 1609 by the Luttrell family who were the local Gentry of the manor, to help maintain the importance of the village as a market, particularly for wool and cloth.
There are many restaurants, cafes, and eating places in the High Street. Just standing and looking down this street is worth the trip here. It brought back many happy memories for me. You can see the beautiful Dunster castle standing resplendent on the hill at the other side of the town. Dunster Castle is a former motte and bailey castle which is now a country house, in the village of Dunster, Somerset .The castle lies on the top of a steep hill called a Tor, and has been fortified since the late Anglo-Saxon period. This castle dates back 1000 years, the gardens here are very beautiful and seem almost tropical. There is plenty to see within this castle. You will also find here on the garden outskirts a working Water Mill where you can buy milled items in the shop which is based inside the mill.
Also within this village you will find the Priory Church of St George, Dunster and Anglican church and at the rear of this church an old Dove cote building and Tithe Barn. Within the High street, you will find a museum called the Dunster Museum and Doll Collection. This trip was well worth it there is so much to see here in this small village.
Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
W:eb site nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle/
Facebook: @DunsterCastleNT/
Twitter: @DunsterCastleNT
Instagram: @dunstercastlent/
Pricing
Whole site: 16th February - 3rd November 2019
Gift Aid Standard
Adult £13.60 £12.20
Child £6.80 £6.10
Family £34.00 £30.50
Family (1 Adult) £21.50 £19.50
Car park charge of £5 per vehicle per day, £10 for Motor Homes, free for National Trust members. Free parking in designated spaces for Blue Badge holders. Under 5’s can enter the property for free.
Dunster England
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On episode 12, Julie & Art travel to Dunster England. This is the second stop as part of our exploration of the Somerset area.
Top ten things to do in Dunster
In this podcast, we take you through our top 10 list of things to do in Dunster England. Listen for our travel tips and overview of our suggested places to visit, including:
Dunster Village
Dunster Castle
Priory Church of St. George
Yarn Market
Dunster Museum and Dolls Collection
Exmoor National Park
Dunster Beach
Dunster Country Fair
West Somerset Railway
Cleeve Abbey
Travel Tips and Fun Facts
We also share a few fun facts and tips you’ll want to consider on your visit to this city which is easily accessible from Taunton.
Travel Resources
We consulted “DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain” for identifying specific attractions to include during our trip. The book was helpful to identify walking tours, museums, as well as providing days and times that specific places are open to visit. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a longer trip.
Visit Dunster England
We hope this episode inspire you to consider the Dunster area in England as part of your UK travels.
You’ll find our blog posts on our Dunster visit at these links:
An English Country Fair in DunsterStolling Dunster Seaside
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to Dunster?
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Warwick Doll Museum Joy Robinson 1950s Warwickshire England
Places to see in ( Dunster - UK )
Places to see in ( Dunster - UK )
Dunster is a village, civil parish and former manor within the English county of Somerset, today just within the north-eastern boundary of the Exmoor National Park. It lies on the Bristol Channel coast 2.5 miles (4 km) south-southeast of Minehead and 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Taunton.
Iron Age hillforts testify to occupation of the area for thousands of years. The village grew up around Dunster Castle which was built on the Tor by the Norman warrior William I de Moyon (d. post 1090) shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Castle is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. From that time it was the caput of the Feudal barony of Dunster. The Castle was remodelled on several occasions by the Luttrell family who were lords of the manor from the 14th to 20th centuries. The benedictine Dunster Priory was established in about 1100. The Priory Church of St George, dovecote and tithe barn are all relics from the Priory.
The village became a centre for wool and cloth production and trade, of which the Yarn Market, built by George Luttrell (d.1629), is a relic. There existed formerly a harbour, known as Dunster Haven, at the mouth of the River Avill, yet today the coast having receded is now about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) from the village and no sign of the harbour can be seen on the low lying marshes between the village and the coast. Dunster has a range of heritage sites and cultural attractions which combine with the castle to make it a popular tourist destination with many visitors arriving on the West Somerset Railway, a heritage railway running from Minehad to Bishops Lydeard. The village lies on the route of the Macmillan Way West, Somerset Way and Celtic Way Exmoor Option.
Dunster is mentioned as a manor and Dunster Castle as belonging to William I de Moyon (alias de Moion, also de Mohun) in the 1086 Domesday Book. After the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century, he constructed a timber castle on the site as part of the pacification of Somerset. A stone shell keep was built on the motte by the start of the 12th century, and the castle survived a siege during the early years of the Anarchy. At the end of the 14th century the de Mohuns sold the castle to the Luttrell family, who continued to occupy the property until the late 20th century.
Dunster Castle was positioned on a steep, 200-foot (61 m) high hill. Geologically, the hill is an outcrop of Hangman Grits, a type of red sandstone. During the early medieval period the sea reached the base of the hill, close to the mouth of the River Avill, offering a natural defence and making the village an inland port. Nearby is the Dunster Park and Heathlands Site of Special Scientific Interest noted for nationally important lowland dry heath, dry lowland acid grassland, wood-pasture with veteran trees and ancient semi-natural oak woodland habitats.
Dunster, in Exmoor National Park, has many listed buildings including 200 Grade II, two Grade I and two Grade II*. The 17th century Yarn Market is a market cross which was probably built in 1609 by the Luttrell family who were the local lords of the manor to maintain the importance of the village as a market, particularly for wool and cloth. Nearby was an older cross known as the Butter Cross which was constructed in the late 14th or early 15th century and once stood in the High Street.
Other notable buildings include the Nunnery, Dunster Watermill, Dovecote and the Priory barn, which belonged to Dunster Priory. Dunster Working Watermill (also known as Castle Mill) is a restored 18th century watermill, situated on the River Avill, close to Gallox Bridge, in the grounds of Dunster Castle. It is a Grade II* listed building. Conygar Tower is a folly used as a landmark for shipping. It is at the top of Conygar Hill and overlooks the village. It is a circular, 3 storey tower built of red sandstone, situated on a hill overlooking the village. Dunster Doll Museum houses a collection of more than 800 dolls from around the world.
Dunster railway station is on the West Somerset Heritage Railway, though the station is over a mile from the village. The station was opened on 16 July 1874 by the Minehead Railway. Road access is via the A39 and A369. The nearest international airports would be those at Exeter or Bristol.
( Dunster - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Dunster . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Dunster - UK
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Dunster
The pretty village of Dunster in Somerset, England. Quite the picture postcard place.
Dunster Packhorse Playing Field
Dunster Packhorse Playing Field created by Robin & Judy Hewison over 40 years, from a rough field.
August 2012
Somerset Routes: Quantock & Coast Line
Taunton - Watchet - Washford - Dunster - Minehead - Porlock
Stretching from the far west of the county to Taunton and Bridgwater, the forked Quantock and Coast Line encompasses the widest variety of must see sites. From historic houses, castles and abbeys to collections of modern plastics, boats and dolls, 60 miles of winding scenic roads delivers it all.
For more information visit somersetroutes.co.uk.
Corn Dollies 1968
Summary Lionel Hampden report about a four day residential course on the making of corn dollies organised by Lettice Sandford at Eye Manor in Herefordshire.
The Lacey Doll Museum In Lincoln City, Oregon
September 15, 1990 at the Lacey Doll Museum in Lincoln City, Oregon. A short time later it closed down, and everything was sold off. Over 4,000 dolls were on display there.
Doll Museum Wheel September 2013
This is at the Freeborn County Historical Museum in Albert Lea, MN.
Chris Harborne Kite Surfing at Dunster Beach
Chris Kite Surfing at Dunster Beach
Driving by the Castle House
Over-decorated Manse in JP MA
WSR - West Somerset Railway
The West Somerset Railway is the longest Heritage line in the United Kingdom.
The line is situated four miles outside the County town of Taunton, starting at Bishops Lydeard and finishing at Minehead. The line meanders through the Quantock Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty and along the Bristol Channel Coast. We have 10 stations along the line each having something different to offer. There are various historic sites that may be of interest to visitors to the area, for example Crowcombe Heathfield station was the location for the filming of the Beatles’ “A Hard Days Night” and scenes from “The Land Girls” were also shot here. The historic town of Watchet dates back to Saxon times, and boasts narrow streets, local shops, museums and lots of places to eat and drink. Washford is a great place to alight, just a short walk from the station we have Cleeve Abbey and the Torre Cider Farm, which are both well worth a visit. Fancy something a little different then why not visit Dunster Castle which is nestled in the medieval village of Dunster? Dunster also has a working Watermill, the Old Yarn Market building and the Dolls Museum or continue on to Minehead home of our final station. Minehead is situated at the foot of North Hill where the beach is literally right across the road, we have cafes, shops and plenty of arcades along the seafront, making this a go to location.
The West Somerset Railway also have combined tickets on selected dates throughout the year. These include, Cream Tea and Cheese and cider specials and linked trips with Hestercombe Gardens and Dunster Castle. We organise Steam Galas in the Spring and Autumn, and we are host to a Diesel Gala too. In the latter part of the year we have our popular Christmas services, we have Santa services running out of Minehead and Bishops Lydeard from the end of November until Christmas Eve, we also have our Sherry and Mince pie specials for you to enjoy.
For more information on the services that we have to offer please visit our website west-somerset-railway.co.uk or give us a call on 01643 704996.
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CRPT Ghost Hunt Part 2
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The Georgian House, Watchet
The Georgian House, 28 Swain Street, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AD, England
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Glastonbury Visit, ' Medieval Barn & Rural Museum', Part III, October 6th 2012
I never planned to visit the museum but just happened to be passing-by on the way to the Tor so I decided to go inside---it was early morning and therefore the Museum was quite empty --no queing so I could wander at a leisurley pace absorbing the artefacts, capturing images and remembering. Some old items were still about in the 1950s when I was a small child. Part of the museum( shown in Video II) refers to the life of a John Hodges and his part in the agricultural times during his life --from the old wooden toilet seat to the china bath, the mangle ( we had a mangle when I was a child and were always told to be careful with our fingers while passing wet clothers through the rollers) It was kept outside in the garden--by the time I was 13 we had a twin tub--a great luxury then. But life as an agricultural worker living in a very rural setting at Butleigh near Glastonbury John Hodges and his family had a hard life--the museum tells his story.
The Medieval Barn reminds me of the one at Woodspring Priory which can also be found on YouTube.The features are very similar and both have survived the ravages of time ---here at Glastonbury the barn obviously survived the 'dissolution of the monastries' as did the Woodspring barn while the actual Priory and Abbey were brutally dismantled by Henry VIII and later Cromwell.
The old hay cart outside the barn in the courtyard is an example of those still around in my childhood on local farms--I also remember the old haystacks, the cider presses in the dark old barns---in fact we have progressed extremely fast in a very short period of time--I grew up as a child with a tin bath on a sunday night which was emptied into the garden and then hung outside on a wall most of the week . We also we had an outside toilet, old kitchen sink , gas lightning, wireless radio, coal fires and roast beef on Sundays----not long ago------- but now the IT world is all around oozing from every available space and place---if my mother were to come back(Died 1966) she would think she was on another planet---not just by things and objects but our whole culture has really changed..Life in the past was slower, people hardly moved from village to village, many could not read and a person's timeline was also simpler especially for the rural community. However,In London today -some still think we live in mud huts here in Zummerzet and think we are intellectually inferior because of our accents--they believe we still wear smocks, suck on straws and drink cider by the pottle..But Somerset is very mystical, precious and was a major theme of the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics--as an example of England, UK---once a part of the Wessex Tribe of King Arthur, King Alfred the Great, a place where Joseph of Aramathea was supposed to have visited, where the Romans came to stay for a while and where many Iron Age Forts can be found.This little museum is brilliant and initiates a desire for history, archaeology, geology and understanding..