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Bolsover Castle Christmas Market and Lantern Parade

Saturday 28 November 2026 Opens in 15 days

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Castle open 10am–8pm, festivities from midday; castle closes 4pm–5.30pm while the parade gathers (2026)

Bolsover Castle and Bolsover town centre, Bolsover, Derbyshire · East Midlands

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The Little Castle at Bolsover Castle with its walled fountain garden and lawns
The Little Castle and fountain garden at Bolsover Castle, which hosts the Christmas market, seen in summer (photo 2014) — Photo: John Welford, CC BY-SA 2.0

A one-day Christmas market with artisan stalls, brass bands and carols at Bolsover Castle, ending with a lantern parade through the town after dark.

On a Saturday in late November, Bolsover Castle and the town centre below it hold a day of Christmas festivities that ends with a lantern procession after dark. At the castle there are artisan craft stalls, brass bands and carol singing, and the Little Castle is decorated for the season.

In 2026 the castle is open from 10am to 8pm, with the festivities starting at midday. It closes from 4pm to 5.30pm while the parade gathers, then reopens so visitors can look round after dark.

The castle part of the day is included in normal admission. English Heritage members get in free, and Bolsover District residents can claim free tickets if they bring proof of address.

Dates by season

SeasonDatesStatus
2026–27 Sat 28 Nov 2026One day Coming up
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2025–26 Sat 29 Nov 2025One day; castle market 10am–4pm before the lantern parade Held

Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 8 November 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.

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