Yorkshire Philosophical Society

Event Information

Visit to Bolsover Castle (English Heritage)

Thursday 9th October 2025 from 8.45am to 6pm

£35 per person to include coach, driver gratuity and guide.

EH Members free entry/Non-Members £11.80 entry fee for the whole site payable on the day

Members of York Association of the National Trust (YANT) are most welcome to join us.

Bolsover’s fairytale masterpiece stands high on a ridge above the Vale of Scarsdale on the eastern edge of the Peak District. It’s a great place to spend a day, with plenty to see and do. Initially built in the 11th Century by William Peveril, one of William the Conqueror’s knights, Bolsover Castle has witnessed a checkered past. However, it is arguably most famous for its 1600 transformations under the instructions of a certain William Cavendish, riding master to King Charles II. William was responsible for commissioning an enormous Riding House at the site, built at the side of the existing castle. We include a guided tour of the site including the newly restored “Fountain Garden”.

The Ingleby’s coach will leave from York Memorial Gardens at 8.45am and we will return to York by 6pm approximately.   Lunch is not included, there is a Café onsite and other options in the town,  or bring a picnic.

For booking instructions and form please click: Bolsover Castle booking form  Booking deadline: 8 September 2025′

Note that YPS Activities booking terms and conditions will apply and can be seen at the Lodge or online:

https://www.ypsyork.org/groups/social-group/yps-activities-booking-terms-conditions-2/