Festive Fun at Bolsover Castle

Make magical memories as you explore the castle and enjoy festive activities. Soak up the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas past and present.

Selected dates between 29th Nov-22 Dec

Take part in family-friendly festive crafts, including wooden bauble decorating and pine cone weaving, and enjoy the comforting crackle of the fire pit – perfect for toasting marshmallows. As you wander through the castle, keep your eyes peeled for our Christmas Tree Trail.

Discover a Victorian Christmas in the Little Castle from 26 November and a Community Christmas Tree Forest in the Riding House from 3 December.

Enjoy the sounds of the season in the Riding House with performances on select days:

• Saturday 29 November: Shirebrook Miners Welfare Junior Band- 11:30 & 12:45
  Ashover Brass Band- 14:00 & 15:15
  Whitwell Choir- 14:45-15:15
• Saturday 6 December: Dronfield Genquip Band- 12:00 & 13:15
• Saturday 13 December: Pleasley Band- 12:00 & 13:15
• Saturday 20 December: Shirebrook Miners Welfare Band- 12:00 & 13:15

Festive Craft Workshops held by Molly Felicity Designs will be held on select dates. Book your tickets here.

• Thursday 27 November: Rag Wreath
• Friday 5 December: Angel Decorations
• Thursday 11 December: Embroidery Wall Art
• Thursday 18 December: Felt Decorations

Make your visit even more special—book your slot to meet Father Christmas during Festive Fun weekends.