Historic Re-enactment: Multi-Period Weekend

Sat 1 Aug · 11:00

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A multi-period historic re-enactment weekend will take place at Dunster Castle and Watermill from 1 August. Members of Taunton Garrison will depict various historical periods. Admission is required.

Travel through 2,000 years of history as members of Taunton Garrison bring the past to life around the castle grounds. Meet Roman soldiers, Viking warriors, Medieval knights, Civil War defenders and the famous 95th Rifles, and discover the people, stories and battles that shaped Dunster and the surrounding area.

Enjoy immersive encampments, authentic costumes, military drills, weapons demonstrations, cannon fire and interactive displays as reenactors showcase how people lived, worked and fought through the centuries.

A fascinating family-friendly weekend packed with history, heritage and action not to be missed.

Please note that weapons demonstrations will include loud noises that may not be suitable for some visitors and dogs.

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Historic Re-enactment: Multi-Period Weekend takes place on Saturday, 1 August 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 2 August 2026.

Historic Re-enactment: Multi-Period Weekend is held at Dunster Castle and Watermill in Cardiff (Dunster Castle, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset).

Tickets for Historic Re-enactment: Multi-Period Weekend can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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Historic Re-enactment: Multi-Period Weekend

📅 Saturday, 1 August 2026 – Sunday, 2 August 2026🕖 11:00📍 Dunster Castle and Watermill

Editorial Summary

A multi-period historic re-enactment weekend will take place at Dunster Castle and Watermill from 1 August. Members of Taunton Garrison will depict various historical periods. Admission is required.

This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.

Organiser’s full description

A fascinating family-friendly weekend packed with history, heritage and action not to be missed.

Please note that weapons demonstrations will include loud noises that may not be suitable for some visitors and dogs.

Description supplied by the event organiser.