Bolsover Castle

Bolsover Castle is now open You now need to book your timed tickets in advance. We have introduced limits on visitor numbers to help keep everyone safe, and you won’t be able to visit without your booking confirmation. If you’re a Member, your ticket will be free, but you still need to book in advance. There are other new steps in place to ensure everyone’s safety, so your visit will be a little different.

Ghost Tours at Bolsover Castle Wed 28 - Sat 31 Oct 2020

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Spooky Bolsover Castle Sat 24 Oct - Sun 1 Nov 2020

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Address
Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire, S44 6PR

Welcome to Bolsover Castle

We have introduced limits on visitor numbers to help keep everyone safe, and you won’t be able to visit without your booking confirmation. If you’re a Member, your ticket will be free, but you still need to book in advance. To book your visit, click the button below.

Although things might be a little different when you visit, you’ll still be able to enjoy exploring the places where history really happened. And you’ll still be given a warm and safe welcome by our friendly – if socially distant – staff and volunteers.

Please click here for more information about the safety measures you can expect when visiting as well as our FAQs. 

  • Castle and grounds - The Little Castle, the Riding House and the upper Terrace Range will remain open with a one way system in place. Access may be restricted to certain areas.
  • Café - Take away food and drink will be available.
  • Play area - The play area is open.
  • Shop - The shop is open as usual.
  • Toilets - Our toilets are open as usual.
  • Summer Explorer Quest - This summer, from 18 July, take your family on a free fun adventure quest. Download your trail map here.
  • Face coverings - Face coverings must be worn in Bolsover Castle's indoor shop café and all other indoor spaces. We won't be able to give you a face covering so please come prepared so you don't miss out.
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Guidebook: Bolsover Castle

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 Bolsover Castle Timeline

1068A Norman Gift

William the Conqueror grants custody of his new castle at Nottingham and the large manor of Bolsover to one of his knights, William Peveril.

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1155Royal Seizure

Peveril's son takes the wrong side against Henry II and forfeits his estates to the Crown.

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