Welcome to the Dunster Country Fair.
West Somerset’s biggest Country Fair offering fun and entertainment for the whole family!
The Fair
Dunster Country Fair is held in the picturesque setting of Dunster Castle Lawns by kind permission of The Dunster Estate. This year the fair will be celebrating 48 years from the early beginnings, as a Donkey Derby held in West Somerset. The Dunster Country Fair has grown to become one of West Somerset’s premier attractions – it’s a fun day out for all the family!
We sincerely hope you will join us at Dunster Country Fair on Wednesday 29 July 2026, starting at 10 am (gates open 8.00 am).
Main Ring Attractions for 2026:
- Quack Pack Sheepdogs & Ducks
- British Scurry and Trials Driving
- Urban Displays - BMX Display Team
- Hawkeye Falconry UK
- Parade of Vintage Tractors
- Pony Club Games
- Western Counties Heavy Horse Society
Other Attractions include:
- Equestrian Events
- Terry Moules Racing Ferrets
- Large Hound Show
- Professor Wilson Punch and Judy
- Ron Hall's Hot Six
- Family Dog Show and Gundog Scurry
- Funfair and Children’s Entertainment
Directions
The Dunster Country Fair is held in a stunning location on the lawns of Dunster Castle. The Showground is easy to find, it’s directly off the A39 on the approach to Minehead (located between Carhampton and Dunster Steep).
BY BUS
From Taunton
Service 28 every 40 minutes
From Burnham on Sea/Bridgwater
Via Taunton Service 21 then 28 to Dunster Steep
From Dulverton
Service 198 (ATWest) Moor Rover
Tiverton – Dulverton 398 (Dartline Coaches)
Exeter – Tiverton Service 55 (Stagecoach)
BY RAIL
Mainline Trains run to Taunton. – Bus link Service 28
OR
The West Somerset Railway from Bishops Lydeard to Dunster
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