13 miles east of Chatsworth House
Bolsover Castle
- history
- family
Bolsover Castle is in the town of Bolsover, in the north-east of the English county of Derbyshire. Built in the early 17th century, the present castle lies on the earthworks and ruins of the 12th-century medieval castle; the first structure of the present castle was built between 1612 and 1617 by Sir Charles Cavendish. The site is now in the care of the English Heritage charity, as both a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Opening times and prices are on the attraction’s own site.
Making a day of it
The nearest of the villages in this guide are Chesterfield (5 miles), Matlock (12 miles) and Beeley (13 miles). From the house it is about 44 minutes by road.
Questions people ask
How far is Bolsover Castle from Chatsworth House?
13 miles (20.8 km) east of the house in a straight line; allow roughly 44 minutes by road, or 6 hr 45 min on foot if there is a path.
Can I visit Bolsover Castle and Chatsworth in one day?
It is possible but a long day: Bolsover Castle is 13 miles from the house. Better as the second day of a weekend.
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Sources
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