Bolsover Castle Discovery Visits
Bolsover nr Chesterfield - S44 6PR
Bookings: 01604 735440
Medieval castle adapted in the 17th century to contain extraordinary interiors.
Sandford Award winner (2008) in recognition of the quality education offered at the site.
The judges said: “English Heritage is to be applauded for the development of the Discovery Visits, which interpret the story of the site and give a sense of time and place to visiting schools.”
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Meet a medieval soldier
Key Stage: 1,2,3 History
Venture into history with a costumed guide on a tour to fire the imagination. How did armies attack the castle and how did those inside keep them out? Discover medieval food, living conditions (including toilets!), medieval surgery and a glimpse into the dark world of crime and punishment.
When: 29th, 30th June and 1st and 2nd July 2009
Duration: 1½ hours
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Art & Symbolism – the Cavendish code
Key Stage: 2,3 Art & Design, History
Experience the scale, proportions, materials, symbolism and magical atmosphere of this site through investigating the buildings and their decoration. Discover the purpose of the building and its historical context, learn some architectural language and enjoy sketching and recording some impressive architectural design details..
When: Weekdays during term time by arrangement
Duration: 1 hour
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A Royalist and a Cavalier!
Key Stage: 2,3 History
Join your guide to explore and discover more about Bolsover Castle. Find out about its flamboyant past at the time of the Cavendish family during the English Civil War and Restoration and peep into the lives of Elizabeth Cavendish and Mad Madge who lived there in the 17th century.
When: Weekdays during term time by arrangement
Duration: 1 hour
