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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Mar 20, 2025
Since becoming members of English Heritage last year we have visited some excellent venues mostly in North Yorkshire. Bolsover Castle is delightful, steeped in history and has atmosphere in bucketloa…Full review by joolsnorthy
Feb 21, 2025
We visited on a day during half term week, and on which the weather deteriorated! Of course, that is not the organisers' responsibilty..... BUT..... even on a warm sunny day, I would question the ad…Full review by austriafan2017
Feb 21, 2025
First time visiting this castle. Not very large, probably 2 or 3 hours and that's more than enough. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Small cafe and shop pricey, but expected, there is a chea…Full review by Guide58991950424
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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