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Home > Heritage > Budding knights needed at Bolsover Castle

Budding knights needed at Bolsover Castle

By Caroline King - February 8, 2012Posted in : Heritage

When: 13th – 17th February 2012, 11am – 4pm

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.  All children are welcome to join in the Time Travellers Go… events, although an additional £1 will be charged on standard admission for every child, members and non members, to help fund this activity.

What is it?

Budding knights needed!  Fearless, daring and brave; does that sound like you?  Then join a trio of brave, bold and noble knights to learn about the art of medieval warfare.  See demonstrations, test out medieval armour and take part in a mock sword fight

More info: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Tagged With: Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire events, East Midlands, English Heritage, Family events, Time Travellers Go

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