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See full prices and opening timesThis year, over selected days, our visitors will have the opportunity to meet our Storytellers and hear exciting tales and histories from Bolsover Castle. Attired in colourful costumes inspired by the castle’s history the volunteers will be telling a range of fantastic stories and anecdotes to our visitors. Don't be surprised if you bump into Margaret or William Cavendish themselves while walking the walled garden or exploring the terrace range...
This summer from 23 July, set off on a fun family adventure at Bolsover Castle. We need your help to uncover history. Explore the castle grounds, complete the challenges, find the missing shields and learn all about Bolsover Castle's fascinating past!
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William the Conqueror grants custody of his new castle at Nottingham and the large manor of Bolsover to one of his knights, William Peveril.
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Peveril’s son takes the wrong side against Henry II and forfeits his estates to the Crown.