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Home > Heritage > Knight school for dads

Knight school for dads

By Caroline King - June 12, 2011Posted in : Heritage

English Heritage Father's Day at Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire When: 19th June 2011, 11am – 5pm

Where: Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire

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

What is it?

There’s plenty of fun for dads at Bolsover Castle this Father’s Day.  Dads and kids can battle it out in the hobby horse joust and join in sword training.  They can also enjoy the weaponry displays and try their hand on the crossbow range.

More info: Bolsover Castle

Tagged With: Bolsover Castle, East Midlands, English Heritage, Father's Day, Fathers Day 2011, Knight school

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