Dunster Castle rises above the village just inland from Minehead, making it one of the strongest historic visits on this stretch of the Somerset coast. The site has medieval roots, later country-house interiors, terraced gardens, and wide views toward Exmoor and the Bristol Channel.
It is an easy and rewarding excursion from Minehead, especially if you combine it with Dunster village and the West Somerset Railway. Allow time for the gardens, not just the rooms.