Days Out in the East Midlands

A magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of laughs too. Let the battle commence!

Give that toy sword a whirl or put on your prettiest dress and head back in time for activities on a medieval theme. Transform yourself into a noble lord in squire training, and even try on armour in our academy for budding knights and princesses.

There's plenty of fun for dads at Bolsover Castle this Father's Day. Dads and kids can battle it out in our hobby horse joust, join in sword training and try on armour in this special knights school for Father's Day!

Join Curatorial Director Dr Anna Keay for an exclusive guided tour of one of England's great Elizabethan houses. Explore The Great Hall and state rooms and enjoy the recently restored gardens with their elaborate 'cutwork' design. Welcome refreshments and a buffet lunch are included.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents the greatest love story ever told, as Shakespeare’s unforgettable tale of romance and passion comes to Ashby Castle. Join family and friends to picnic under the stars and enjoy this wonderful new production.

Pikes at the ready! Join Oliver Cromwell's army and discover what it took to be a soldier of the English Civil War. Then test your agility in the children's battle and learn to use a pike in our soldiers drill.