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Kids Rule! @ May Half Term at Bolsover Castle

28 May – 5 June 22. Get ready for a right royal knees-up at our Kids Rule events this May half-term. Join us in the grounds of Bolsover Castle to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with costumed storytellers.

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Knights Tournament at Bolsover Castle

18 – 19 June 22. Go back in time and get closer to the action as rival knights compete in the ultimate test of strength and skill at the Bolsover Castle Knights’ Tournament. Swords will clash and the winner will be decided.

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

2 – 3 July 22. Witness expert horsemen in flamboyant 17th century costume, training for art and battle to baroque music in the spectacular surroundings of the Riding School at Bolsover Castle. Behold breath-taking displays.

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Cavendish’s Horses: From Manege to Dressage

6 – 7 August 22. Witness expert horsemen in flamboyant 17th century costume, training for art and battle to baroque music in the spectacular surroundings of the Riding School at Bolsover Castle. Behold breath-taking displays.

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Legendary Joust at Bolsover Castle

27 – 29 August 22. Experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four legendary knights compete for honour and glory in the Grand Medieval Joust. See lances shatter, feel the thunder of hooves.

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What’s Going On…

Things to do

Unlike larger centres of population, Bolsover and its’ surrounding villages have perhaps changed less than most.

The town’s early development during the Middle Ages followed the building of William Peveril’s 12th century castle, making it along with Castleton one of only two planned towns in Derbyshire.

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A Great Variety of Places to Eat Out & Drink…

Bolsover Castle

With spectacular views over Derbyshire, the fairy-tale Stuart mansion, Bolsover Castle, was designed to entertain and impress. Its reputation for revelry lives on as we now entertain you and your family.

Start your visit in the exhibition in the Riding House then run wild in extensive grounds (and fun play area).

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Traditional English Shopping…

Bolsover has a wide range of independent businesses which make up the vibrant offering from this historic market town.

Whether you are looking to shop for gifts, eating out, meeting friends, Bolsover has something for everyone including free parking.

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