About Bolsover

How to find us The District of Bolsover enjoys a unique position in the centre of England. Situated on the north eastern fringe of Derbyshire, bordered by the Peak District and Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest, the area offers a rich and diverse history, in spectacular scenery.

Attractions include :-

Bolsover Castle  Hardwick Hall  Creswell Crags  Carnfield Hall  Stainsby Mill  John King Workshop Museum  Pleasley Pit Whaley Thorns Heritage Centre  The Herb Garden  Many Historical Churches Bolsover Parish Church Ault Hucknall Church An abundance of walking opportunities  Many Craft Centres & Garden Centres Bolsover Heritage Service  Interesting Places to eat The Hardwick Inn Interesting historical inhabitants The Smythsons Bess of Hardwick Peter Fidler

1998 Events List

The beautiful old custom of well dressing is all but unique to Derbyshire. It is the art of decorating wells or springs with pictures from natural growing things. They take hours to complete, often with villagers working through the night to finish in the early hours of the first festival morning. The festival originated in pagan times to worship water, but was forbidden by early Christians.

27th June - 4th July - Elmton Well Dressing. 11th - 16th July - Pleasley Flower Festival & Well Dressing. 18th - 27th July - Ault Hucknall, Rowthorne & Glapwell Well Dressings. 24th - 29th July - Barlborough Well Dressing.

• Nottinghamshire County Council - Tourism
• Tourist Information Centres in Derbyshire
• English Tourist Board
• British Tourist Authority
• Derby Tourist Information Centre
• Virtual Chesterfield
• The Mansfield Pages
• Leisurehunt

Various booklets and leaflets are available. Click on the link below to send us an Email. Please tell us your Name, Email address, postal address and also which of the following leaflets you require :-

1. Visitors Guide
2. Official Guide
3. Events List
4. Well Dressings
5. The Smythsons "Symmetry & Light"
6. Bolsover Heritage Service

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