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Bolsover Castle

📍 Derbyshire, England

4.3 ★★★★ 2,800 reviews

About

Bolsover Castle is in the town of Bolsover, in the north-east of the English county of Derbyshire. Built in the early 17th century, the present castle lies on the earthworks and ruins of the 12th-century medieval castle; the first structure of the present castle was built between 1612 and 1617 by Sir Charles Cavendish. The site is now in the care of the English Heritage charity, as both a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Getting There

🚗 By Car

Off the M1 junction 29a, signposted through Bolsover town

🚂 Chesterfield Station

6 miles from Bolsover, connecting bus or taxi

🅿️ Castle Car Park

Free English Heritage car park

Terrain & Accessibility

♿ Partial Access🏛️ Little Castle Interior🌳 Terrace Gardens

A stunning 17th-century fantasy castle with lavishly decorated interiors in the Little Castle and a dramatic hilltop terrace range. Wall paintings and fireplaces are superb. Riding House is one of the earliest in England. English Heritage.