| Coordinates: | 51.187, -3.449 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 98 44 |
| Population: | 408 |
| Dialling code: | 01643 (Minehead) |
Dunster is a small village and civil parish in Somerset, England, tucked beneath the wooded slopes of Exmoor and a few miles from the coast at Minehead. Its steep, cobbled main street is lined with timber-framed and Georgian buildings, a medieval yarn market and an atmospheric packhorse bridge, giving a strong sense of historic place against a backdrop of moorland and sea views.
The village is dominated by Dunster Castle, now cared for by the National Trust, and features the 15th‑century tower of St George's Church; both draw steady tourist interest, as do local craft shops, tearooms and seasonal events such as the candlelit winter festival. Historically a market and wool centre, the local economy today leans on heritage tourism, independent retailers and nearby agricultural and outdoor leisure activity, with steam services on the West Somerset Railway adding to its old‑fashioned charm.
Postcode districts covering Dunster
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 24.7 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 24.5 miles
- Taunton 18.9 miles
- Barry 17.4 miles
- Bridgend 22.9 miles
- Coity Higher 23.8 miles
- Bridgwater 19.7 miles
- Penarth 20.7 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 20.1 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 20.5 miles
- Tiverton 19.8 miles
- Porthcawl 23.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dunster Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Carhampton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Minehead Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Blue Anchor Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Timberscombe Parish 2.8 miles
- Wootton Courtenay Built-up area 3 miles
- Withycombe Parish 3.1 miles
- Minehead Without Parish 3.2 miles
- Luxborough Parish 4.1 miles
- Washford Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Old Cleeve Parish 4.4 miles
- Selworthy Parish 4.8 miles
Example postcodes in Dunster
TA24 6TT, TA24 6SG, TA24 6SL, TA24 6RZ, TA24 6SN, TA24 6EX, TA24 6RU, TA24 6TH, TA24 6PD … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 15.2 miles
- Exeter International Airport 31.3 miles
- Dunster Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Minehead Railway Station 1.6 miles
Hotels in Dunster Ad
Schools in Dunster
- Dunster First School Primary
Local points of interest
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 0.5 miles
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 0.8 miles
- Minehead Harbour Harbour 2 miles
- Periton Park Court Estate 2.4 miles
- 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 3.5 miles
- Brendon Hills Hill 5.6 miles
- Kilve Beach Beach 9.6 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 10.9 miles
- Barry Harbour Harbour 15.8 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 16.4 miles
- Halswell Estate 17.7 miles
- Halswell House Country house 17.7 miles