Castles · East Midlands
Bolsover Castle
Also known as: Caisleán Bolsover
In or near Long Duckmanton.
Bolsover Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Langwith-Whaley Thorns · 5.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bolsover Castle, the nearest railway station is Langwith-Whaley Thorns, which is 5.8 km away. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is S44 6PR.
About
Bolsover Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Designed by Robert Smythson. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by English Heritage. Managed by English Heritage. Coordinates: 53.2307°, -1.2961°.
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Heritage listing
Bolsover Castle is in the town of Bolsover (grid reference SK471707), 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.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Bolsover Castle is a historic site created by William Cavendish, featuring the unique 'Little Castle' with its ornate interiors and multimedia guides. Visitors can explore the gardens, including the Fountain Garden, and enjoy the impressive Riding House and stables, reflecting the castle's equestrian heritage.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Bolsover Castle is in the town of Bolsover (grid reference SK471707), 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.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.2307, -1.2961
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Bolsover
- Parish
- Old Bolsover
- Postcode
- S44 6PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolsover
- Phone
- 01246 822844
- Nearest railway station
- Langwith-Whaley Thorns — 5.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2968590 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bolsover Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bolsover castle The Little Castle Moon Moonrise.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bolsover Castle?
- Bolsover Castle is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S44 6PR), in the parish of Old Bolsover.
- What is Bolsover Castle?
- Bolsover Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bolsover Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Langwith-Whaley Thorns, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode S44 6PR.
- Who runs Bolsover Castle?
- Bolsover Castle is operated by English Heritage.
- Is Bolsover Castle a listed building?
- Bolsover Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Bolsover Castle charge admission?
- Bolsover Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bolsover Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Langwith-Whaley Thorns, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S44 6PR.