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Bolsover
Half a day is enough: see Bolsover Castle and Creswell Crags, then move on. One night only if you want a slow afternoon in the castle gardens.
Bolsover is a small Derbyshire market town best known for its Stuart-era castle perched on a hilltop. The castle and the nearby Creswell Crags (with Britain's only known Palaeolithic cave art) are the two reasons to stop. Most visitors spend a few hours here as part of a wider Derbyshire trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, short days)
- Airports
- EMA · MAN
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Bolsover999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bolsover, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyBolsover is a quiet, low-crime town.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 or 112 police / fire / ambulance · 111 NHS non-urgent · 101 police non-urgent (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckEMA East Midlands Airport (About 50 min drive; check bus/train connections via Derby or Nottingham.).
- Getting aroundBolsover is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£2.50–3.50 (≈ US$4–5)
- BeerBeer (pint)£4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Bolsover–Creswell Crags£8–12 (≈ US$11–16)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Chesterfield (single)£2.50–3.50 (≈ US$4–5)
- Budget bedDouble room in a B&B or hotel, a night, per room£70 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a B&B or hotel, a night, per room£100 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room in a B&B or hotel, a night, per room£150 (≈ US$200)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £30 (≈ US$40) · Mid £70 (≈ US$95) · High £150 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EMA East Midlands Airport (About 50 min drive; check bus/train connections via Derby or Nottingham.) · MAN Manchester Airport (About 1.5 h drive; train via Sheffield.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest May (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bolsover: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
13 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bolsover is walkable. For Creswell Crags you need a car or a taxi (about 10 min). Bus services connect Bolsover to Chesterfield and Sheffield.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min
Bus 50 or 51 from Bolsover town centre, about 20 min
Famous crooked spire, market and the Peak District gateway.
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
Bus or train via Chesterfield, about 1 h
Derby Cathedral, Derby Museum and the Derwent Valley Mills.
Door to door: 40 min (car)
Car via A619, about 30 min; bus via Chesterfield takes about 1 h
Bakewell pudding, Chatsworth House and the Peak District.
Door to door: 50 min (car)
Car via A623, about 40 min; bus via Chesterfield takes about 1.5 h
Georgian spa town with an opera house and Poole's Cavern.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bolsover town centre
Limited options; the Hotel Van Dyk in nearby Clowne is the main choice.
Chesterfield
10 min drive; more hotels and B&Bs.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £30–50 (≈ US$40–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- £60–100 (≈ US$80–140) excl. bed
- High
- £120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a B&B or hotel1 × 1 night × £100 | £100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £70 | £140 |
| Bolsover Castle entry (adult, online advance)2 × £13 · check | £25 |
| Creswell Crags entry (adult)2 × £10 · check | £20 |
| Bus Bolsover–Chesterfield return2 × £5 · check | £10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £30 |
| Trip total≈ £163 per person per day, bed included | £325≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in pounds; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £2.50–3.50 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Pub lunch | £8–14 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Beer (pint) | £4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Bus to Chesterfield (single) | £2.50–3.50 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Taxi Bolsover–Creswell Crags | £8–12 (≈ US$11–16) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bolsover Castle is managed by English Heritage; check opening hours and book online for a 10% discount.
- Creswell Crags has limited opening hours in winter; check the website before visiting.
- Last buses to Chesterfield and Sheffield leave before 18:00 on Sundays.Last buses to Chesterfield and Sheffield leave before 6:00 PM on Sundays.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
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Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Bolsover → Chesterfield: about £2.50–3.50 (≈ US$4–5), 20 min (check)
- Taxi Bolsover → Creswell Crags: £8–12 (≈ US$11–16), 10 min
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- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet? (wair iz the toy-let)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bolsover. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, short days) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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