Bolsover Castle

Be transported back to the Golden Age of Chivalry and Romance. Set on a hilltop overlooking the Vale of Scarsdale, Bolsover Castle enjoys panoramic views over the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. Children will love the fairytale Little Castle, designed as a fantasy entertainment house with magnificent wall paintings. Visit the indoor Riding House where William, Duke of Newcastle indulged his passion for training horses in balletic movement. Wander round the beautiful Venus Garden, with its secluded love seats, 23 statues and fountain which plays again for the first time in centuries. There are also intriguing audio-visual displays to enjoy in the Discovery Centre.

The Terrace Range
Bolsover Castle © English Heritage Photo Library (c)
Aerial view of Bolsover Castle - Aerial view of Bolsover Castle © English Heritage Photo Library (c) The Terrace Range - Bolsover Castle © English Heritage Photo Library (c) The Terrace - Bolsover Castle © English Heritage Photo Library (c) Bolsover Castle -  (c) Bolsover Castle (c) English Heritage - Exterior view of the Little Castle and part of the Terrace Range (c) Riding School - Interior view of looking towards the gallery © English Heritage Photo Library (c) The Star Chamber - The Star Chamber © English Heritage Photo Library (c) The Pillar Parlour - The Pillar Parlour © English Heritage Photo Library (c) The Heaven Room - The frieze opposite the window © English Heritage Photo Library (c)
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