Bolsover Castle - English Heritage

Witness expert horsemen in flamboyant 17th Century costume put horses through their paces to Baroque music in the spectacular surroundings of the Riding School at Bolsover Castle.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Admission

To avoid disappointment we are taking advance bookings for the 11am and 1pm shows. This is strongly recommended as seating is limited to 100 per show for booking. Please call our dedicated ticket sales team on 0870 333 1183. (Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm, Sat 9am - 5pm)

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/

Prepare your bow and perfect your curtsey as you meet King Charles I on his royal visit to Bolsover Castle. Rumours are rife of civil unrest so get your pikes at the ready and aim your muskets as you’re put through your paces at Cavalier School.Join Charles’ loyal followers and learn the rules of courtly etiquette. Marvel at the thrilling theatrical delights and lend a hand as preparations are made for The Masque. Entertainment fit for a King!

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Admission

Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day / Purchase your tickets today by calling our dedicated Ticket Sales Team on 0870 333 1183 (Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5.30 Sat 9am – 5pm).

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/

Join us as we embark on a faithful reproduction of the entertainment written and performed for King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria's visit to Bolsover Castle in 1634. This is an ongoing research project by Brunel University who are performing for us and the evening will consist of a performance, a lecture, more performance followed by Q&A. It is recommended for over 16s. Bring your chairs, blankets and picnics and sit within the glorious surroundings of the Fountain Garden, with the statue of Venus at its centre, as we take you back to the day Cavendish attempted to impress the royal couple with this Ben Jonson play. Recreated for English Heritage by Brunel University.

Suitable for

• Not suitable for children

Admission

Purchase your tickets today by calling our dedicated Ticket Sales Team on 0870 333 1183 (Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5.30 Sat 9am – 5pm). Tickets will also be available to purchase at the event site on the day.

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/

Discover a backdrop of mystery and legend at Bolsover Castle. Hear secret stories and uncover colourful characters, and decide for yourself between truth and myth. From the gruelling labours of Hercules, to the eternal punishment of Atlas – the Little Castle has such strange murals on the walls and plenty of secrets to explore.

Suitable for

• Family friendly
• Especially for children

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/

Ghastly gallows, horrific hangmen and terrifying torture – travel back in time and discover the painful punishments your history teacher won't teach you! From who is top of the chops to the A-Z of torture, find out everything you didn’t want to know about crime and execution in medieval times.

Suitable for

• Family friendly
• Especially for children

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/

Deadly enemies and bitter battles, choose your side and start your training. Pick up your musket and advance in the drill, hear astonishing tales of your favourite rogues and plot your ambush of Bolsover Castle.

Suitable for

• Family friendly
• Especially for children

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/

See sparks fly and feel the heat of the contest as magnificent knights on horseback clash at Medieval England’s greatest event. Cheer on your favourite in this thundering battle of bravery and honour and be entertained by the naughty court jester for plenty of laughs too. Soak up the sights, sounds and smells of medieval encampments as our knights’ supporters set up camp, cook on open fires and live life as it was 600 years ago. There’ll be music, dance, falconry and medieval games to play.Plus, budding young knights can test their bravery in our knight’s training school and battle drills.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Admission

Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day / Purchase your tickets today by calling our dedicated Ticket Sales Team on 0870 333 1183 (Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5.30 Sat 9am – 5pm).

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/

Polish your armour and dust off your tiara, it’s time to learn the tools of the trade as you become a knight or princess for the day. You’re cordially invited to Bolsover Castle where our courtly experts will teach you skills in heroic chivalry and eloquent etiquette - you’d be a jabbering jester to miss it!

Suitable for

• Family friendly
• Especially for children

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/

Grab your cloaks and steady your nerves as your little horrors scare themselves silly this Halloween. Thrilling tricks and tasty treats await at Bolsover Castle. Show off your spooktacular costumes and frighten our fearless staff - a perfect day out for the family this Shocktober half term!

Suitable for

• Family friendly
• Especially for children

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/

Have you got what it takes to brave the castle after dark? Discover deadly deeds and freaky fun around every corner as residents past and present invite you into a terrfying world of tricks and treats at Bolsover Castle. Bring your own torches as you explore the site – we’re dying to hear you scream! Please note there will be both low levels of lighting and strobe lighting at this spooky event. We recommend that people with a nervous disposition and children under 10 do not attend. This event is not for the faint-hearted!

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Admission

Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day / Purchase your tickets today by calling our dedicated Ticket Sales Team on 0870 333 1183 (Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5.30 Sat 9am – 5pm).

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/