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Chatsworth House
Magnificent stately home of the Duke of Devonshire set in expansive parkland, housing one of Europe's most significant art collections.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Bolsover
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Bolsover
Bolsover works well as a base: 10 minutes from Glapwell, 24km from Padley Gorge.
Bolsover is in England, United Kingdom, with about 12,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Glapwell, about 4 km away.
Bolsover is a market town and the administrative centre of the Bolsover district, in Derbyshire, England. It lies 18 miles (29 km) from Sheffield, 26 miles (42 km) from Nottingham and 27 miles (43 km) from Derby. Old Bolsover is the civil parish, including the town, the New Bolsover model village, Hillstown, CarrRead more
Vale, Shuttlewood, Stanfree, Oxcroft and Whaley. Its population at the 2011 UK Census was 11,673.
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What is there to see near Bolsover?
Within an hour or so of Bolsover: Chatsworth House (21 km), Matlock Bath Motorcycle Strip (21 km), Chatsworth House (Pemberley) (21 km), Great British Car Journey (22 km).
Are there any good drives near Bolsover?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, Snake Pass and Cat and Fiddle Road.
Where is Bolsover?
Bolsover is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Glapwell.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 11,754
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.2285, -1.2920
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Bolsover
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Matlock Bath Motorcycle Strip
The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.
21 km · about 25 min drive
film location
Chatsworth House (Pemberley)
The Derbyshire seat of the Dukes of Devonshire is Pemberley in the 2005 Pride and Prejudice and appears in The Duchess.
21 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Great British Car Journey
Interactive museum in Ambergate telling the story of the British car industry through 130+ vehicles, from Austin 7 to Aston Martin: many of which you can actually drive on site.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Curbar Edge
A gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Froggatt Edge
A wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Higger Tor
A flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
24 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Padley Gorge
A steep wooded ravine of ancient sessile oaks and tumbling water below Longshaw, a favourite for paddling and photography.
24 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Bolsover
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 22 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 22 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 24 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
- 27 kmMonsal TrailAn 8.5-mile traffic-free walking and cycling route along a former railway through the Wye valley, passing through four lit tunnels.
- 29 kmMonsal HeadA viewpoint above the Wye valley looking down on the five-arch Headstone Viaduct, now carrying the Monsal Trail.
- 30 kmBamford EdgeA short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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