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Bolsover Castle

1,296 Reviews

#1 of 5 things to do in Bolsover

Sights & Landmarks, Castles

Closed Now: 10:00 - 18:00

Bolsover Castle Castle Bungalows Castle Street, Bolsover S44 6PR, England

Open today: 10:00 - 18:00

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“Lovely visit”

We enjoyed our visit here. We parked in the overflow parking beyond the castle and off to the... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

soeknog

via mobile

“Another great castle to visit”

I visited Bolsover Castle with friends from Liverpool. I knew very little about the castle except... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Tom S

Liverpool, United Kingdom

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4.5 1,296 reviews

Excellent57%
Very good32%
Average8%
Poor2%
Terrible1%

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About

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. Wander the lavish rooms of the Little Castle...more

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Bolsover Castle Castle Bungalows Castle Street, Bolsover S44 6PR, England

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soeknog

3310

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Lovely visit

We enjoyed our visit here. We parked in the overflow parking beyond the castle and off to the right. The entrance fee we felt was very reasonable and the site is dog friendly over the vaste majority with the exception of inside the buildings. We...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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Tom S

Liverpool, United Kingdom

1213

Reviewed 1 week ago

Another great castle to visit

I visited Bolsover Castle with friends from Liverpool. I knew very little about the castle except that it was a home rather than a fortification, built on the site of an earlier medieval castle. It certainly commands a wonderful high position on the hill with...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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scouse_mouse_2000uk

Liverpool, United Kingdom

8436

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Well Worth A Look

Visited Bolsover today with hubby, grandaughter and friend. We have a membership with English Heritage. Great, friendly staff, thanks for the laugh today 😁. Gift shop, cafe, toilets and parking. Great castle, would loved to have seen it in it's hey day. Lots of nooks...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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MotownJunkUk

South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

5018

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Good way to kill three hours

Great English Heritage site complete with a castle themed playground for the kids. Most of the main buildings are in ruin but still accessible and interesting with plenty of information and history relating to it. The only bad thing about my visit was although the...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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HalesowenStel

halesowen

12553

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

english heritage

visit to the dales with a visit to this castle. Being the end of half term there was various talks going on. found them very interesting, the castle and grounds are well worth a visit and the views are stunning. there are volunteers there to...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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SamEllishartley

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

A fantastic trip out

This castle is wonderful in so many ways. The main entrance has what looks like a fabulous themed play area for children. There is also a great grassy area for picnics etc. There is a huge tree which I thought had a great resemblance to...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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beckyloveslondon

Nottingham, United Kingdom

2716

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

This place is amazing ! So much history

I don’t know how or why we have never Been here before but it’s amazing ! So much history ! If you love history and you love castles 🏰 ( or have children that love castles this is the place to visit ) walk round...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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00SammyG

London, United Kingdom

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Another great heritage site

We visited as a family with our 5 year old daughter. We had a great time exploring the rooms, play area, grounds and looking at the fantastic views.

Date of experience: February 2019

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kazawhit

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

2217

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Medieval mayhem event - Waste of money and falsely advertised !

I have today visited bolsover castle for the medieval mayhem event with my mum and 6 grandchildren. How very very disappointing it was! The event pictures and adverts show children dressed as knights, pretend sword fighting, story telling etc It was advertised as starting at...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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Mark_BSurrey

Guildford, United Kingdom

6119

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Beautiful but needs more amenities

1. Not enough public toilets! Small restaurant, would do better with a bigger venue with greater choice. Easy to walk to from nearby Public Carpark in the town which is free! Very beautiful but you are forced to buy the guide or hire an interactive...More