DUNSTER Castle will host an evening of medieval music featuring de Mowbray's Musicke, a specialist group of musicians, as they bring to life the musical instruments of the Luttrell Psalter, on Thursday, April 24.

The performance marks the first time in 700 years that the musical instruments of the Luttrell Psalter will be played at the castle since its commissioning in the 1300s.

The Luttrell Psalter, commissioned by Sir Geoffrey Luttrell, is considered one of England's most significant medieval manuscripts, featuring over 600 pages adorned with beautifully illustrated scenes of medieval life.

Visitors will be able to enjoy a performance of the psalter in the grandeur of the Inner Hall, witness 17 medieval musical instruments being played, learn more about the life of Sir Geoffrey Luttrell, and view a copy of the manuscript.

The event will take place on Thursday, April 24, from 6.30pm to 10pm at Dunster Castle. Tickets cost £35, ticket holders will also receive a complimentary drink.

Lydia Rys, collections and house manager, said: "We're excited to host this unique event and share this snippet of the Luttrell family's long history

"It's particularly special to bring the sounds of the psalter to Dunster Castle for the first time, a performance 700 years in the making.

"This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of medieval England," she added. "The music, combined with the stunning visuals of the Luttrell Psalter, will transport visitors back in time.”

de Mowbray’s Musicke are a costumed band who play music, sing songs and showcase dances from the Tudor period, as well as from the earlier 15th century when required. The band plays a wide range of instruments from the period, which have been faithfully made according to records of the time. de Mowbray’s Musicke have playing together since 2011, although there have been some changes in personnel in that time.