There has been a Castle here since the time of William the Conqueror, what you see today are buildings which have survived since the 17th century. The Castle has much to offer especially the views over the Derbyshire countryside. For information on opening times entry costs visit the English Heritage web page.
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Bolsover Castle

  The Great Court

Inside view of the Riding House

  Grand entrance to the Terrace Range. Rooms in the Terrace but not complete
include the Entrance Hall, the Gallery and the Great Hall/Dinning room.

  Excellent views over Derbyshire from the Terrace Range.

Looking along the Terrace Range. The path is the South Drive
which would have been the main entrance.

  Entrance to the Little Castle and the Fountain Garden.

The fountain with its statue,Venus, the goddess of love.

Room in the Little Castle.

Room in the Little Castle.

The Fountain garden, there is a Stonewalk on the walls
around the Little Castle which can be seen here. 

Leaving the Little Castle out to the Forecourt.

The Little Castle.

Archway leading from the Great Court to the Terrace views.

On the way home

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