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Home > Heritage > Prepare for the Grand Medieval Bolsover Joust

Prepare for the Grand Medieval Bolsover Joust

By Caroline King - April 29, 2011Posted in : Heritage

When: 30th April – 2nd May 2011 (Bank Holiday), 11am – 5pm

Where: Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire

£: Adults 7.80, concessions 7, children 4.70 and family ticket 20.30. English Heritage members free (ticket price includes entry to event plus, entry to the castle & grounds).

What is it?

Meet the blue knight from the North on his trusty charger with his squire, as they prepare for the Grand Medieval Bolsover Joust.  Watch as the knight arms for the tournament and practises his manoeuvres on horseback.  Follow your own quest to become a champion knight.

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: Bolsover Castle, East Midlands, English Heritage, Medieval Joust

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