Tiverton Tourist Attractions
Tiverton (pop. 16,539) is located 48mi/77km northeast of Plymouth at the confluence of the Exe and Lowman. The area was established in the 7th century by the Anglo-Saxons.
Dulverton, England
Dulverton is a small village with narrow lanes, a variety of shops and cobbled alleys. The Guildhall Centre has numerous exhibitions throughout the year, while the Exmoor House, next to the River Barle houses the headquarters of the National Park Authority and the Dulverton Art Gallery.
Dunster, England
Dunster is located just inside the Exmoor National Park. The town hosts a variety of events and has a number of shops and boutiques featuring a variety of local artists. Dunster is also home to 200 historically listed buildings that have been well preserved.
Dunster Castle
Dunster Castle is located just inside the Exmoor National Park. It is a formidable structure that has been inhabited for over 1000 years. It is situated at the top of a wooded hill, on a large estate with several other buildings. The Castle is a National Trust property that was built by Mohun, the Earl of Somerset, around 1070. It was remodelled in the 17th C and retains its 17th C plasterwork ceilings and oak staircase.
Address:
Dunster, Minehead TA24 6SL, England
Opening hours:
Mar 15 to Jul 23: 11am-4:30pm; Closed: ThuJul 25 to Sep 3: 11am-5pm; Closed: ThuSep 5 to Nov 2: 11am-4:30pm; Closed: Thu
Always opened on: Good Friday - Christian
Always closed on: Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (Dec 26), Christmas - Christian (Dec 25)
Entrance fee in GBP:
Family £18.60, Adult £7.80, Group discounts £7.00, Grounds / gardens only around attraction £4.30, Child 15 & under £3.80
Useful tips: Family ticket (2 adults, 3 children)
Garden and park open year-round.
Dogs allowed only in garden.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.
Transit: BritRail: Dunster
Dunster Working Watermill
Dunster Working Watermill is a National Trust property located near Minehead. The restored 18th C mill is situated on the River Avill in the grounds of the castle. The original mill site dates back, at least, to the 11th C.
Address:
Mill Lane, Dunster TA24 6SW, England
Opening hours:
Apr 1 to May 31: 11am-4:45pm; Closed: FriJun 1 to Sep 30: 11am-4:45pmOct 1 to Oct 29: 11am-4:45pm; Closed: Fri
Always opened on: Good Friday - Christian
Always closed on: Easter - Christian
Entrance fee in GBP:
£3.25, Family £8.00, Child £1.95
Useful tips: Last admission 30 mins before closing.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities: Restaurant or food service
Transit: BritRail: Dunster
Dunster Dolls Museum
The Dunster Dolls Museum has over 7000 dolls from different periods and countries in its collection.
Address:
The Memorial Hall, High Street, Dunster TA24 6SF, England
Opening hours:
Apr 4 to Oct 3: 10:30am-4:30pm
Useful tips: The museum is located upstairs at the Memorial Hall.
Butter Cross
A medieval stone cross near Dunster in Somerset.
Useful tips: Dogs allowed.
Transit: BritRail: Dunster
Gallox Bridge
Gallox Bridge is a stone packhorse bridge in the village of Dunster.
Useful tips: Dogs allowed.
Transit: BritRail: Dunster
Yarn Market
The Yarn Market is a 17th C octagonal market hall.
Tiverton Castle
Tiverton Castle is managed by the Historic Houses Association. The castle was originally built in 1106 and then rebuilt in the 13th and 14th centuries. The architecture of Tiverton Castle ranges from Medieval to Modern. The walled gardens are especially beautiful.
Address:
Park Hill, Tiverton EX16 6RP, England
Opening hours:
Apr 7 to Jun 30: 2:30pm-5:30pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, SatJul 1 to Aug 31: 2:30pm-5:30pm; Closed: Fri, SatSep 1 to Sep 30: 2:30pm-5:30pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
Always opened on: Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May), Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, Aug)
Entrance fee in GBP:
Adult £5.00, Child 16 & under £2.00, Grounds / gardens only around attraction £1.50, Child 6 & under FREE
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Exford, England
Exford is a village with a stag hunting center which is considered to be the best in Exmoor. It is the base for the Devon and Somerset Stag Hounds, they have been in operation since 1875.
Knightshayes Court
Knightshayes Court is a National Trust property located in Bolham. It was designed by Willian Burges and construction began in 1869. Behind the red sandstone mansion is a spectacular woodland garden with many walks leading around the grounds.
Address:
Bolham, Tiverton EX16 7RQ, England
Opening hours:
Feb 16 to Feb 24: 11am-4pm; Closed: FriMar 15 to Nov 2: 11am-5pm; Closed: Fri
Always opened on: Good Friday - Christian
Entrance fee in GBP:
Family £17.72, Adult £7.09, Group discounts £6.60, Grounds / gardens only around attraction £5.63, Child £3.54
Useful tips: Last admission 30mins before closing.
Dogs allowed in park only.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service
Transit: Bus: Red Bus Exeter-Minehead, also Tiverton & District 398 Tiverton-Dulverton
