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Dunster, near to the Somerset coastline at Minehead is a popular town with visitors. The ancient castle on the hill overlooking the town is its most prominent feature of course and the above photograph was taken from the ramparts. The attractive main street, at the top of which is the old yarn market, is lined with attractive shops and cafes. Even if you have never visited Dunster it will still seem familiar to you as a well used film location – check out Agatha Christie’s Poirot for instance. The architecture is authentic and transports you to times past. The castle is now Nation Trust owned and even if castles are not your thing the gardens are spectacular, especially in late summer when the micro climate here extends the season for many Mediterranean and tropical specimens.
The Yarn market is perhaps the towns most easily recognized landmark. It heads the High street and commands a fine view all the way to the castle on the hill at the far end. Built in 1609 it has played a long role in the history of Dunster. Often used in film and TV productions it has become famous the world over. If you get there make sure to photograph from the inside as well for some very atmospheric shots. You will find endless photo opportunities here.
Duster castle as you can see has an interior that is rather more attractive than the castle name suggests. Built following its bequest of thanks to a loyal retainer of William the Conqueror it went on to play an exciting and fascinating role in the English Civil War before becoming a comfortable residence into modern times.
It is in the gardens that you will find the most remarkable part of the castle visit. The climate here facilitates the growth of an astonishing range of plants from areas of the world you thought impossible to introduce plants from. Magnolias flowing in late summer and thriving olive trees. What will take your breath away are the magnificent trees, giant sequoias and redwoods towering into the sky from the river valley. Our visit was in mid September but it would be difficult to imagine that they could look any finer at any other time. For any garden lover this is a must see of the English countryside.
The photo below captures a favourite view in the garden This old bridge is one of a collection of ancient bridges close to the old water mill on the river below the castle.
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