You will fall in love with this ancientmedieval Village on Exmoor.
Dunster is an idyllic medieval village set in Exmoor National Park. With a wealth of heritage and history from the National Trust's 11th century Dunster castle to the Old Yarn Market in the middle of the high street. A focal point for the old Exmoor wool and cloth trade.
Throughout the year Dunster and Exmoor host a variety of events from the ever popular "Dunster by Candlelight" to "Days gone by" and many more. Dunster hosts a wide range of boutiques, shops, local artisans with crafts and goods to please the eye and challenge mind. The perfect base from which to explore Exmoor. Dunster also has a range of Exmoor restaurants and pubs offering a wide range of culinary delights often with local Exmoor produce. With over 200 listed buildings Dunster is preserved so that generations to come can enjoy the historic qualities of this unique village. Situated in the sweeping hills of Exmoor National park Dunster provides the ideal base for your holiday in the South West of England.
Thoughts of Dunster - A film detailing peoples thoughts of Dunster.
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Exmoor National Park
Exmoor is 267
square miles of countryside and an ideal location for a family holiday
a last minute romantic break or a holiday packed with heritage.
Exmoor is protected for the conservation of its scenery, wildlife and
cultural heritage and for the understanding and enjoyment which it can
provide. Exmoor's landscape ranges from deep ancient wooded valleys to
the sweeping moors and the towering Dunkery beacon. Dunkery provides
stunning panoramic views from Exmoor's coast to countryside. There is
so much to explore on Exmoor with hundreds of miles of countryside
lanes, paths, bridleways and Wimbleball lake. Dunster is an ideal base
for walking, riding and cycling holidays on Exmoor. Pherhaps you would
prefer to just relax and explore the delighful villages which are
scattered around Exmoor..