| Coordinates: | 51.183, -3.446 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SS 99 43 |
| Population: | 408 |
| Dialling code: | 01643 (Minehead) |
Dunster is a compact medieval village in Somerset, England, sitting on the steep shoulder of the valley carved by the River Avill at the southern edge of Exmoor. The village looks out towards the Bristol Channel and nearby Minehead, and its narrow lanes, stone cottages and hilltop position give a strong sense of place and landscape.
Historically a wool-trading centre - the octagonal Yarn Market dates from that era - Dunster is dominated by Dunster Castle and benefits from heritage attractions such as the West Somerset Railway; tourism, small-scale agriculture and local crafts now underpin the economy. Community events like the popular candlelit winter festival, National Trust stewardship of the castle grounds and a cluster of independent shops and tearooms keep the village lively without losing its historic character.
Postcode districts covering Dunster
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 24.9 miles40 km
- Weston-super-Mare 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Taunton 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Barry 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Bridgend 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Coity Higher 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Bridgwater 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Penarth 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Tiverton 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Porthcawl 23.5 miles37.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Carhampton Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Blue Anchor Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Minehead Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Timberscombe Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Withycombe Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Wootton Courtenay Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Minehead Without Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Luxborough Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Washford Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Old Cleeve Parish 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Treborough Parish 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Watchet Built-up area 5 miles8.1 km
Example postcodes in Dunster
TA24 6SF, TA24 6RX, TA24 6SE, TA24 6SJ, TA24 6SS, TA24 6FD, TA24 6RZ, TA24 6SR, TA24 6SN … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Exeter International Airport 31 miles49.9 km
- Dunster Railway Station 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Minehead Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
Hotels in Dunster Ad
Schools in Dunster
- Dunster First School Primary
Local points of interest
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Minehead Harbour Harbour 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Periton Park Court Estate 2.7 miles4.3 km
- 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Brendon Hills Hill 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Kilve Beach Beach 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Barry Harbour Harbour 16 miles25.8 km
- Norton Manor Estate 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Halswell Estate 17.4 miles28 km
- Halswell House Country house 17.4 miles28 km