- Open
- £16.30 adult · £8.10 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site, free
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Bolsover Castle is a castle near Bolsover, Derbyshire, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £16.30, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a free car park on site.
Bolsover Castle opening times
- Mon 12 10:0017:00
- Tue 13 10:0017:00
- Today Wed 14 10:0017:00
- Thu 15 10:0017:00
- Fri 16 10:0017:00
- Sat 17 10:0017:00
- Sun 18 10:0017:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main season 2026 | 28 Mar to 24 Oct | Daily | 10:00 to 17:00 | 16:30 |
| Winter 2026 | 2 Nov to 23 Dec | Wed to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Winter 2027 | 2 Jan to 12 Feb | Wed to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Late winter 2027 | 13 Feb to 19 Mar | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
Closed 24-26 December 2026. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Bolsover Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £13.85 | £16.30 |
| Concession | £13.09 | £15.40 |
| Child | £6.88 | £8.10 |
| Family | £34.76 | £40.90 |
| English Heritage members | Free | Free |
Getting to Bolsover Castle and parking
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- Parking
- Car park on site, free. Bolsover Castle car park and town parking are free; disabled parking 50 m from the entrance.
- By train
- Langwith - Whaley Thorns is 3.6 miles away.
- Public transport
- Stagecoach services 1, 2, 49, 53 and 53a from Chesterfield, Mansfield and Sheffield pass close to the entrance.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs on leads in the grounds only; not in the Little Castle, Riding Range or horsemanship displays.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Terrace Range, Venus Garden and parts of the Riding House have level access on compacted gravel; Little Castle has 107 steps up and 100 down; uneven grass.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Play area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
- Audio guide Yes
What to see at Bolsover Castle
- 01
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
- 02
Views
Notable views from the site.
- 03
Wall walk
A walkway along the top of the walls.
- 04
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 05
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
History of Bolsover Castle
- 1612 Sir Charles Cavendish begins the Little Castle
- 1634 William Cavendish hosts Charles I and Henrietta Maria
- 1644 William Cavendish defeated at Marston Moor and goes into exile
- 1660 Cavendishes return and restore the estate, building the Riding House
- 1946 Given to the Ministry of Works
- 1984 Passes into English Heritage care
Photos
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Neil Theasby · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source -
Neil Theasby · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
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How much does it cost to visit Bolsover Castle?
Adult tickets cost £16.30, and English Heritage members go free.
Where do you park at Bolsover Castle?
There is a free car park on site.
When is Bolsover Castle open?
In the main season 2026 season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Wikidata
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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