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English Heritage: Bolsover Castle

Balsover Castle's turrets, battlements and stunning views over Derbyshire give it a unique fairy-tale feel. The castle offers lots to explore, from the romantic ruined terrace range to the lavish Little Castle.

What's On @ English Heritage: Bolsover Castle

Nature . Explore . Craft At Bolsover Castle
DROP OFF SESSION. Recommended for age 7+. Your child must be independant and able to follow instructions for safety on site. Whilst grown-ups take a break in the cafe at Bolsover Castle; the children will be a short distance away in the castle grounds with Sarah. For ages 5+ We will start with an outdoor child-friendly meditation checking in with ourselves and exploring the outdoors before doing some nature crafts in the Education Room. Some sessions finish with an outdoor nature game. Crafts are all natural materials. Children will take away a craft, mindful solutions, nature knowledge and good memories. Sarah Bennett Outdoor Therapy Mental Health and Lead Forest School Practitioner
Festival of the Arts

Festival of the Arts

16 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

Bolsover Castle’s Festival of the Arts is a celebration of creativity, bringing together local artists, writers, poets and communities at the 17th century Cavendish pleasure palace.
Mystery Mission

Mystery Mission

23 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

A top-secret message has gone missing at Bolsover Castle – and we need you to find it before it falls into the wrong hands!
Legendary Joust

Legendary Joust

29 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Experience an exhilarating spectacle as four legendary knights compete for glory in the grand medieval joust. See lances shatter, feel the thunder of hooves, and hear the roar of the crowd as reputations are won and lost. Each knight represents a character from myth or legend – The Wyvern, The Wildman, Sir Lancelot and Jason of the Argonauts. Who will be your champion?

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