Things to do near The Old Stables
Sightseeing
Dunster Castle
*Open on weekends only throughout winter*
Dunster Working Water Mill
Mill LanePackhorse bridge with circular walk and water to paddle in, just at the end of the road.
Gallox Bridge
Gallox BridgePackhorse bridge with circular walk and water to paddle in, just at the end of the road.
Conygar Tower
Dunster Steep
Yarn Market
High Street
Dunster Dovecote
Food
My recommended places to eat nearby!
Cobblestones Dunster
The Deli in Dunster
Reeves Restaurant
High Street
The Hairy Dog
32 The Avenue
The Wheelhouse Restaurant
27 The Avenue
Dana's Fish & Chips
Best fish & chips!
The Stags Head Inn
10 West St
Passioni Italiane
The Old Ship Aground
Quay Street
Ziangs 35a
12-6 Monday-Saturday & 12-4 sunday.
Café’s
The Watermill Tea-Room
5 Mill Gardens
Apple Tree
29 The AvenueA little further away, but the perfect spot for afternoon tea
7 locals recommend
Periwinkle Cottage Tea Room
68 Selworthy GreenA little further away, but the perfect spot for afternoon tea
(Porlock) Cafe with outside seating looking over the harbour, beautiful pottery & artwork to browse & buy.
The Harbour Gallery & Cafe
(Porlock) Cafe with outside seating looking over the harbour, beautiful pottery & artwork to browse & buy.
Tessa's Tea Shop Dunster
Vegan and Gluten Free options
The Lunchbox
Ice Cream & Pasties!
Butterflies Cafe & Coffee Shop
Activities
Rides are by appointment.
Pony rides and experiences on the moor with our local breed. (No prior experience needed) 30 minute drive.
13 locals recommend
The Exmoor Pony Centre
Pony rides and experiences on the moor with our local breed. (No prior experience needed) 30 minute drive.
Steam Coast Trail
Dunster Steep
Dunster Museum & Doll Collection
17 High Street
Red Stag Safari
Channel Adventure
Warren Road
Watchet Boat Museum
Harbour Road
Torre Cider Farm
Cleeve Abbey
Abbey Road
Minehead Beach
Sofiya Charters
4, 8 & 12 hour fishing trips for all experiences
Family
Packhorse Playground
Park Street2 minute walk, lovely community playground
10 minute drive, family-friendly zoo with play equipment
23 locals recommend
Tropiquaria Wildlife Park
Washford Cross10 minute drive, family-friendly zoo with play equipment
Memorial Ground Playground
Irnham Rd, Minehead TA24, UK
Irnham road park/play area
Blenheim Gardens
Blenheim Road
Doniford Farm Park
Doniford RoadIndoor soft play, restaurant & farm/petting zoo
Walks
Popular walking and picnic site, home to England’s tallest tree. Short drive from Dunster.
Nutcomb Bottom Carpark, Play Area and Start of the Tall Trail
Whitswood SteepPopular walking and picnic site, home to England’s tallest tree. Short drive from Dunster.
Tarr Steps
Bat's Castle
Wimbleball Lake
River Avill, Minehead TA24, UK
Grabbist Coppice, Minehead TA24, UK
Bit of a drive (along a beautiful section of the a39) but it’s worth it for the goats!
115 locals recommend
Valley of Rocks
South West Coast PathBit of a drive (along a beautiful section of the a39) but it’s worth it for the goats!
Dunkery Beacon, Minehead TA24 8JU, UK
Countisbury Hill, Lynmouth EX35, UK
Clatworthy Reservoir, Taunton, UK
Shopping
Exmoor Through The Lens
Gorgeous local photography & gifts/souvenirs
Dunster News & Gifts
Daily essentials
Home Coming
Made in Dunster
Hummingbird
Dunster Living
Inspirations of Dunster
The Little Box of Delights