Three best gardens to visit in Somerset

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Dunster Castle Montacute House

Arrival and parking

Situated 3 miles south-east of Minehead, off the A39. Please use postcode TA24 6NY and follow the brown signs onto the parkland driveway from the A39.

We have a small car park and spaces are limited. During periods of poor weather, we may suggest alternative parking in the Dunster Steep village car park (TA24 6AS). We may not always be able to accommodate campervans or motorhomes. No caravans or trailers. Please check our website before travelling and follow the instruction of our staff and volunteers on arrival.

What’s open? Shop, tearoom and parkland 10am - 5pm daily Castle 10am - 4pm daily. Last admission 3.45pm (3.30pm from watermill entrance) Gardens and Watermill 10am - 5pm daily. Last admission 4pm Tenants’ Hall cafe 10.30am - 3pm daily

Arrival and parking

The car park is open till 5.30pm and parking is for the house and garden only. The parkland, Ladies' Walk and St Michael's Hill all remain open and free for you to enjoy local walks; if parking in the village, please park with consideration for residents.

All visitors - arriving either by car on foot, or bicycle (please use available cycle racks) - will need to enter through the reception door from the car park. Parking is free. There is designated mobility parking in main car park, 40 yards from the entrance. Unfortunately, we are not currently able to offer wheelchair loan.

What’s open?

The garden, parkland, and toilets are open daily from 10am to 5pm. The shop opens a little later at 11am and the café closes slightly earlier at 4.45pm. The house is open from 11am to 4.30pm, with last entry at 4pm. During busy periods you may be asked to pick up a timed entry ticket for the house from the Visitor Welcome team at reception.

Barriington Court

Arrival and parki

The car park is located on the left approximately 50 yards down the driveway. The car park is open until 5.30pm. Parking is free and it's a 50-yard walk from the car park to Visitor Reception. Designated mobility parking is available further down the driveway, next to Visitor Reception. The Visitor Welcome team are ready to great in Reception. If you’re a member, you’ll need to show your membership card and non-members can purchase a ticket.

We have some wheelchairs available to borrow. Pre-booking is recommended. Please email barringtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk.