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Halloween Half-Term at Bolsover Castle
DATE
Sat 25 Oct - Sun 02 Nov 2025
TIME10am-4pm
LOCATION
Bolsover Castle
SUITABLE FORFamilies
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Bolsover Castle this half-term.
Follow the quest to solve creepy clues, and gather round to listen to spooky stories.
Get ready for a frightfully fun mix of games, storytelling and spooky adventures at Bolsover Castle this Halloween.
Try your hand at the Spooky Sword School, where young monster- hunters can learn how to fend off vampires, zombies and werewolves.
Gather round to hear local legends and ghostly tales and enjoy a hauntingly good Halloween for all the family.
Join in for Terrible Tales where our silly storytellers tell the original versions of some terrible tales - will all the horrible bits left in!
Download your Halloween Quest Sheet (PDF, 871KB)
Activity schedule:
11am - Terrible Tales
12.15pm - Spooky Sword School
1pm - More Terrible Tales
2.15pm - Spooky Sword School
3pm - Even more Terrible Tales
Book early and save 15%.
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.
Prices
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| English Heritage members | Free |
Price Notes
This event is included in the standard entry price.
Members get free entry.
Book online in advance to get guaranteed entry and 15% off the ticket price.
How to book
Click the ‘Book Tickets’ button above and select the date for the event. Please bring your booking confirmation with you on the day. If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
How to find us
Property:
Bolsover Castle
Address:
Castle Street, Bolsover, S44 6PR
Location:
Bolsover, Derbyshire, East Midlands