Bolsover Lantern Parade
Type:Festival
Bolsover Castle, Caslte Street, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6PR
Bolsover Lantern Parade will once again light up the streets of Bolsover.
This year we’re celebrating 30 years of the parade. Generations of community creativity have made this one of the country’s biggest and longest-running light processions.
Starting at Bolsover Castle, the stunning light show, featuring community-made lanterns, will travel through the town creating a beautiful spectacle that culminates at the Cenotaph for Christmas carols.
Thanks to our event hosts at English Heritage, Bolsover residents can take advantage of exclusive free access to Bolsover Castle between 10am and 4pm, with proof of Bolsover residency (eg a utility bill).
The Bolsover Lantern Parade is a non-ticketed, free event but Junction Arts welcomes donations to support the continuation of this magical and memorable event within the town.
Admission free
Free admission to Bolsover Castle for Bolsover residents on proof of address (eg energy bill)
From North/South Leave M1 motorway at junction 29A and follow directions to Bolsover to A632. Follow road for approx 1 mile and, at roundabout, take 2nd exit (A632). Follow road for just under a mile into Bolsover. Turn right at Bolsover Market Place (brown sign for Bolsover Castle). Follow road to left hand bend and Castle is on right. Car parking available close to Castle entrance.
From East Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway. At roundabout take 4th exit (M1 North). Leave M1 at next junction (29A), then follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and, at traffic lights go straight on. At roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd exit (A632). Follow road, going straight on at traffic lights, for about 1 mile and, at traffic lights (Royal Hospital) go straight on. Follow road, going straight on at mini roundabout, for approx 1¼ miles to traffic lights and go straight on. At roundabout take 3rd exit (A632). Follow road for just under a mile into Bolsover. Turn right at Bolsover Market Place (brown sign for Bolsover Castle). Follow road to left hand bend and Castle is on right. Car parking available close to Castle entrance.
Nearest train station Chesterfield, approximately 6 miles away
Bus number 1 or 1A from Chesterfield town centre, approxximatley 3 per hour
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