Dunster National Park Visitor Centre, Dunster, Exmoor National Park
[Main photo: Dunster National Park Visitor Centre in Dunster]
National Park Visitor Centre in gateway village on the eastern border of Exmoor National Park
Dunster is located on the eastern border of Exmoor National Park where the busy A39 meets the A396. The pretty village acts as a gateway to the national park. We’d recommend popping into its visitor centre to learn more about the local area before exploring it yourself.
Location of Dunster National Park Visitor Centre
Dunster is a popular place. There’s a large car park by the entrance to the village just off the A39. It’s clearly visible on Google’s satellite mapping. Dunster National Park Visitor Centre is located near the car park.
We’ve positioned Dunster National Park Visitor Centre on Google maps. Zoom in on the ‘Satellite’ setting to see its location.
Directions to, and parking at, Dunster National Park Visitor Centre
Follow the A39 to the A396 Dunster turning. Use the car park mentioned above and wander across to Dunster National Park Visitor Centre.
If you’re visiting the National Trust’s Dunster Castle, there’s a large car park on the castle grounds. It’s free for National Trust members.
You can also take the train to Dunster station and walk from there as part of a day trip to the village.
There’s a smaller car park on the other side of the village by English Heritage’s Gallox Bridge as well.
Dunster National Park Visitor Centre
Interactive displays and information boards help you discover the national park. You can pick up free guides and leaflets in addition to buying local books and maps. The visitor centre also sells local goods and produce.
Dunster village and Dunster Estate
Once you’ve visited Dunster National Park Visitor Centre, we’d recommend exploring:
Dunster Castle (National Trust)
Dunster Yarn Market, Butter Cross and Gallox Bridge (English Heritage)
Dunster Gardens and Dovecote
Conygar Tower
The tallest tree in England
Dunster Estate (The Crown Estate)
Dunster Station and the West Somerset Railway
Dunster Beach
West Somerset Coast Path
Other heritages centres and museums in and around Dunster
Allerford Museum West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School
Lyn & Exmoor Museum
Combe Martin Museum
Ilfracombe Museum
South Molton Museum
Other Exmoor National Park Visitor Centres
Dunster National Park Visitor Centre
Porlock Visitor Centre
Lynmouth Pavilion National Park Centre
Major cultural and historical attractions in the local area
Knightshayes (National Trust)
Tyntesfield (National Trust)
Coleridge Cottage (National Trust)
Dunster Castle (National Trust)
Cleeve Abbey (English Heritage)
Cothay Manor
Hestercombe House & Gardens
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