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Bolsover Castle
Type:Castle
Bolsover
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S44 6PR
Guide Prices
NON GIFT AID
Adult –10.20
Conc – 9.20
Child – 6.10
Family – 26.50
GIFT AID
Adult – 11.30
Conc – 10.20
Child – 6.80
Family – 29.40
Awards
- Other Awards
Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2016 - Visit England
VistEngland VAQAS 2016 - Other Awards
English Heritage 2016
Facilities
Site Features
- English Heritage Property
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
Parking
- Free Parking
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Facilities for hearing impaired
- Facilities for visually impaired
Opening Times
| Season (27 Dec 2017 - 31 Dec 2017) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Wednesday - Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00* |
| Sunday | Closed* | |
| Season (2 Jan 2018 - 12 Feb 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | Closed* | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00* |
| Season (13 Feb 2018 - 17 Feb 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Tuesday - Friday | 10:00 | - 16:00* |
| Saturday | Closed* | |
| Season (18 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | Closed* | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00* |
* Last admission one hour before closing. Part of the Castle may close for one hour if an event is booked. Please call to check.
24-26, 31 Dec & 1 Jan Closed
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2017
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent528
- Very Good331
- Average85
- Poor22
- Terrible14
Recent Reviews:
- HazelB247Edinburgh, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesLovely gem
Tuesday, 27th June 2017Knew nothing about this site in advance and was surprised by the completeness of the buildings. Audio guide very informative. Unlike many historical sites it was easy to imagine how the people lived... Read full review - tm2450Sydney, AustraliaTrip Type:Friends getawaySpectacular in some ways, disappointing in others
Monday, 26th June 2017I have mixed feelings about Bolsover Castle. The garden and grounds are very well kept and quite beautiful in an understated way. You start in the Riding School with ceiling to floor banners that... Read full review - pross100Clacton-on-Sea, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesNot another Heritage Ruin
Monday, 26th June 2017I have been to several national Heritage or trust sites before and been a little disappointed to find that there is little to see as most of them are just ruins .I understand that it is our History... Read full review
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North (follow brown signs)
Leave M1 motorway at junction 29A and take 1st exit off roundabout (Markham Road). At next roundabout take 3rd exit (Markham Lane). Follow road to next roundabout and take 3rd exit (Markham Lane). At next roundabout take 2nd exit (A632). Follow road for approx 1 mile and, at roundabout, take 2nd exit (A632). Follow road for just under a mile into Bolsover and take right turn (Castle Street, brown signpost for Castle). Follow road to left hand bend and Castle is on right. Car parking available close to Castle entrance.
From South (follow brown signs)
Leave M1 motorway at junction 29A and take 3rd exit off roundabout (Markham Road). Follow road under M1 and, at roundabout go straight on. At next roundabout take 3rd exit (Markham Lane), then follow route from North.
From East
Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway. At roundabout take 4th exit (M1 North). Leave M1 at next junction (29A), then follow route from South
From West
Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and, at traffic lights go straight on. At roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd exit (A632). Follow road, going straight on at traffic lights, for about 1 mile and, at traffic lights (Royal Hospital) go straight on. Follow road, going straight on at mini roundabout, for approx 1¼ miles to traffic lights and go straight on. At roundabout take 3rd exit (A632). Follow road for just under a mile into Bolsover and take right turn (Castle Street, brown signpost for Castle). Follow road to left hand bend and Castle is on right. Car parking available close to Castle entrance.
Accessible by Public Transport: Chesterfield station is 4 miles away.
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