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Bolsover

Discover Bolsover

This historic market town on the edge of the Peak District is home to the imposing Bolsover Castle, a swathe of independent shops, and restaurants supplied with local produce. The ideal jumping off point for countryside walks, you can easily reach the wetland nature reserve of Carr Vale on foot for a spot of birdwatching – or venture further afield to Hardwick HallCreswell Crags (home to Britain’s only Ice Age cave art) or Sutton Scarsdale Hall.

In Bolsover itself, discover Old Bolsover Yard, a former butcher’s yard transformed into a complex of independent shops and craft workshops. Bolsover Castle dominates the skyline above the town: built on the site of a medieval fortress, this 17th century ‘Little Castle’ boasts rooms with wooden panelling, marble fireplaces and tapestries. Pace the wall walk, with its panoramic views, watch dressage displays in the historic riding school or relax in the castle’s café.

For travel tips to the Hub locations, see our Travel Routes page.

Bolsover Events

Derbyshire Makes Festival - Bolsover
PROCESSIONS, 2018, Junction Arts
Bolsover
Sat 19 April 2025 10.00am - 4.00pm
Sun 20 April 2025 10.30am - 3.00pm

Derbyshire Makes Festival - Bolsover

Celebrating local craftsmanship in Bolsover
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Dare to Dream workshop
Threadmill, High Peak. Photo Richard Tymon
Bolsover Dare to Dream Textiles Workshop
Saturday 19 April 10.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday 20 April 10.30am - 3.00pm

Dare to Dream workshop

Be part of a monumental artwork celebrating Derbyshire's textiles heritage
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Willow Weaving
Artist Maggie Cooper
Bolsover Workshop
Saturday 19 April 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 20 April 10:30am - 3:30pm

Willow Weaving

Weave a community sculpture with artist Maggie Cooper
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The Makory - Bolsover
The Makory, Wirksworth Arts Festival 2024. Photo Richard Tymon
Bolsover The Makory Workshop Exhibition
Saturday 19 April 10.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday 20 April 10.30am - 3.00pm

The Makory - Bolsover

The mobile activity space from Derby Museums
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Buckle Making Workshop
Bolsover Workshop
Saturday 19 April 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 20 April 10:30am - 3.00pm

Buckle Making Workshop

Create models of buckles, inspired by Bolsover's buckle and spur making industry
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Banner Making
Bolsover Workshop Banner making
Sat 19 April 2025
10:00am - 12:00pm

Banner Making

Join textile artist Ursula Rose Rae to explore creating Textile Banners
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Teenage Market
Bolsover Music Market
Sat 19 April 2025
11:00am - 2:00pm

Teenage Market

Buy handmade goods from local teenagers
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Banner Making
Bolsover Workshop Banner making
Sun 20 April 2025
10:00am - 12:00pm

Banner Making

Join textile artist Ursula Rose Rae to explore creating Textile Banners
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Buskers
Photo Junction Arts
Bolsover Music
Sunday 20 April 11:00am - 2:00pm

Buskers

Performers from Bolsover
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Banner Making
Bolsover Workshop Banner making
Sun 20 April 2025
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Banner Making

Join textile artist Ursula Rose Rae to explore creating Textile Banners
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