The grounds and interior spaces at Bolsover Castle are open. Measures are still in place to keep everyone safe but pre-booking is now optional. Find out more below.
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May 11, 2025
Fabulous place to visit. Stunning views. Plenty to explore. Steep steps but clear signage to warn you. Very friendly and helpful team. Greeted with smiles which is always a great start to any visit…Full review by MarkCX
May 1, 2025
Positives: Greeted well. Coffee good and cafe clean and tidy. Interesting history, especially riding hall. Less positive: parking area beside a Witherspoon pub very small, overspill just beyond castl…Full review by helenoX5266XD
Apr 28, 2025
My trip around the castle and castle grounds made me feel like a medieval princess. It was a trip worth taking . I loved every moment of these treasured memories.Full review by Lorraine G
Over 65 is 16- with "gift" and 14.50 without, it is 18/16.30 regularly...consider a yearly pass for English Heritage. Two adults over 65 is 96 total. There are so many properties to …
Over 65 is 16- with "gift" and 14.50 without, it is 18/16.30 regularly...consider a yearly pass for English Heritage. Two adults over 65 is 96 total. There are so many properties to see, our pass has more than paid for itself.
Do you pay just to wander around the grounds with dogs, we dont want to go inside but just to wander around the circular walk
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Hi, I'm sorry I'm not sure I know the answer to this one. I think there may be some outside areas you can wander round without having to pay to go into the main castle area but I'm not …
Hi, I'm sorry I'm not sure I know the answer to this one. I think there may be some outside areas you can wander round without having to pay to go into the main castle area but I'm not sure. Tom
Hi, Yes, as per one of your other responses, there is an overflow car park just outside the castle walls. It's quite a large grassy area and we parked there. I'm sure it would take a motor …
Hi, Yes, as per one of your other responses, there is an overflow car park just outside the castle walls. It's quite a large grassy area and we parked there. I'm sure it would take a motor home. The public car park over the road looked quite tight.
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What will my welcome pack contain?
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Your membership pack will contain your annual membership cards. If you've joined online, your pack will also contain the latest handbook which has listings of all our properties...