Dunster is brimming with history and has been well-preserved as a Medieval village, the High Street is iconic with the Dunster Castle (National Trust) sitting proudly at one end, and the Yarn Market at the other. There's also the Tithe Barn to explore, the Dovecote, Butter Cross and the 15th century church. Dunster is also a bustling village with several restaurants, pubs and tea rooms, plus a varied range of independent shops and galleries. Many of the shops in Dunster are open during traditional hours of 9 am to 5 pm, although hours are often extended during the summer season. Conversely, some shops may also reduce their opening days and/or hours out-of-season.
Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 1.5 miles from Dunster. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrison's are both situated on the outskirts of the town and have long opening hours), most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town.