Visit - East Midlands

From lavish houses and palaces to invigorating walks and spectacular views from hilltop castles, a day out in the East Midlands is an adventure for all the family this season.

Peveril Castle

An imposing Norman fortress

Bolsover Castle

Sample the 'Cavalier' splendour

Kirby Hall

An exceptional Elizabethan mansion

Upcoming Events

Cavendish's Horses: The Art of Manege at Bolsover Castle

Sat 2 - 3 July 2022 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm Bolsover Castle
Cavendish's Horses: From Manege to Dressage

Sat 6 - Sun 7 Aug 2022 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm Bolsover Castle
Legendary Joust at Bolsover Castle

Sat 27 - Mon 29 Aug 2022 10am - 5pm Bolsover Castle
Twelfth Night

Wed 7 Sept 2022 Gates open 6pm Kirby Hall

Things to do this season

East Midlands Travel

Travel Guide to the East Midlands

Today the rich, rural landscape of the East Midlands is more or less peaceful. But behind this tranquillity lies a turbulent past. This guide focuses on things to in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, but there's plenty to do in this underrated region.
A Weekend in Derbyshire

Between the M1 and the moors lie the manor houses and market towns which were once the domain of a remarkable Tudor woman, Bess of Hardwick. Stay on her Hardwick estate and explore this diverse county on a history-inspired weekend away.
Spotlight On Bolsover Castle

Bolsover is a place built for entertainment. From the well-preserved wall paintings and a broad views from the terrace and recreated wall walk, to the riding house where the art of dressage was pioneered, explore the home of William Cavendish.
Walking Guide: Bolsover Castle to Sutton Scarsdale

Facing each other across a valley, Bolsover Castle and the ruin of Sutton Scarsdale Hall seem very different. Discover the landscape which connects them on the 7 mile countryside walk.