Welcome to Bolsover

Check out our guide on how to spend 48 hours in Bolsover and discover everything from circular walks to amazing attractions with breathtaking views, peaceful beauty spots and hidden courtyard.

A market town with a rich and interesting history, Bolsover is a place full of hidden gems just waiting to be uncovered.

The town is perhaps best known for the fairy-tale Bolsover Castle, which stands high above the town. Even though it looks like a castle, it's actually an elegant 17th century mansion that was designed to entertain and impress!

Seemingly hidden away as you approach but once inside you can spend the day exploring rooms and the old ruins discovering hidden places. The castle includes an impressive wall walk with panoramic views, an indoor Riding School (which hosts spectacular dressage displays), and numerous impressive rooms.

Other nearby attractions include the National Trust's Hardwick Hall, an Elizabethan gem built by the formidable Bess of Hardwick in the 1500s, and Creswell Crags, which charts life during the last Ice Age and is home to Britain's only Ice Age cave art!

Bolsover is also bursting with specialist shops and vibrant events, including the annual Bolsover Food and Drink Festival. The town has a host of independent cafes, pubs and restaurants serving local produce, plus the unique shopping court of Old Bolsover Yard where you can discover hidden gems ranging from local beer to floristry and crafts.

Markets in Bolsover are held in Cotton Street on Tuesdays and Friday (8.30am-1pm), with a flea market from 8.30am-1pm on Thursdays.

Bolsover is situated on the edge of the Peak District, with fast access to the M1, the town of Chesterfield and the city of Sheffield. Offering the perfect balance between town and country, it also offers a wealth of opportunities for outdoor pursuits, including horse riding, cycling and walking.