NEW ENGAGEMENT HUB SET TO OPEN IN BOLSOVER TOWN

Bolsover has a proud past, a vibrant present and a future brimming with potential. Help us shape what comes next by joining the conversation. Tell us what you want for the town, and wider District.

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What would YOU like to see happen? Your feedback will help shape the future of the building - and support further work to improve Bolsover's town centre, and help communities thrive.

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BOLD, BEAUTIFUL AND BRIMMING WITH POTENTIAL

Bolsover is a beautiful area with scenic landscapes and green space with the Peak District National Park and Sherwood Forest nearby. It has fantastic visitor attractions either within it, such as Bolsover Castle, Creswell Crags and Hardwick Hall; or nearby such as Chatsworth House.

Bolsover has lots of places you can visit and have fun with the family, both in the immediate locality and further afield. There is also easy access to city life if you want it as the area has three cities that are relatively close by. Bolsover is a place of surprises, of quality and it is an attractive place for building a business, an affordable place to live, and a wonderful place to refresh and recharge.

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ONE YEAR ON

Launched 18 months ago, the Place Programme set out with a bold mission: To reimagine, reinvigorate, and re-establish Bolsover as a place full of opportunity, pride, and promise.

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Award Winners

STAY. BELONG. FLOURISH.

REGENERATION PROJECTS

2025 is a big year for Bolsover! The projects focus on improvements to the public realm, enhancing shop fronts to help make the area more visually appealing; attracting shoppers and visitors, whilst establishing of a number of creative and community hubs. 

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A new year is the perfect time to get more involved 💬

Bolsover is full of people who care about their place; residents, businesses, walkers, cyclists, dog owners, families and creatives. Becoming a Place Champion is about being part of that bigger picture and helping shape what comes next.

Place Champions help spotlight what’s great about Bolsover, share ideas, give feedback and support positive change - all while getting access to resources, events and insights from across the district.

There’s no “type” of Place Champion. If you care about Bolsover, you already belong.

Become a Place Champion 👉 Hit "Flourish" on our website - link in bio

A new way to see Bolsover 👀📸

Bolsover Through The Lens showcases our district's beauty, captured by the community and brilliantly brought to life by the talented Bolsover Camera Club.

🗺️ Don’t forget to grab a trail leaflet and explore the sights for yourself!

📍 Which view is your favourite?

Credits to Annette Crook, Steve Short and Trevore Hupton for the lovely pictures!

#explorebolsover #hiddengems #photowalks #bolsoverdistrict #localviews

You don’t have to travel far to discover something new 🌳

Bolsover’s green spaces offer space to breathe, explore and reconnect - whether you’re heading out for a winter walk, cycling a familiar route or discovering a path you’ve never taken before.

These places matter. They shape how we live, how we feel and how connected we are to where we call home. And it’s the people who explore, care for and champion Bolsover that help it thrive.

Find walking and cycling routes on the NDNN App 🚶♂️ - link in bio
Love where you live? Become a Place Champion 👉 Hit "Flourish" on our website - link in bio!

Photo of the Month – January 📸

Start the year with a view that captures the magic of Bolsover!

This stunning shot of Creswell Crags was taken by Annette Crook from the Bolsover Camera Club. From dramatic limestone gorges to the rich history hidden in its caves, Creswell Crags is a reminder of the beauty and heritage all around us.

🌿 Have you explored this iconic site yet? Make 2026 the year to get outside and discover the wonders of Bolsover.

@creswellcrags

#photoofthemonth #creswellcrags #explorebolsover #bolsovercameraclub #nature

Local businesses thriving with Bolsover support! 💼

From innovative manufacturers to vital social care providers, Bolsover businesses are growing, creating jobs, and making a real impact, thanks to grants and local business networks.

Want to see how support programmes like Growth Grants, Net Zero Innovation, and Apprenticeships are helping businesses flourish? Check out our latest blog featuring @magnahomecare_.

👉 Read more: Head to our blogs on our website - link in bio
✅ Become a Place Champion and join a network of residents and businesses shaping the future of Bolsover: Hit 'Flourish' on our website - link in bio

#bolsoverbusiness #localgrowth #placechampion #bolsoveruk #community #businesssupport

Calling all young poets and creators (11-25)! ✍️

Bring history to life with your words at the Inspiring Voices Poetry Festival 🎤📜✨

From castles to ancient monuments, from spoken word to film or visual poetry, explore England’s heritage and create something completely original. Hosted by English Heritage x TORCH, this is your chance to transform the past into art, share your voice, and connect with other young creatives.

📅 Submissions open now until 27 Feb 2026, 11:59pm
🔗 More info & submit: @englishheritage

#InspiringVoices #PoetryFestival #YoungPoets #CreativeHeritage #EnglishHeritage #HeritageMeetsArt #MakeYourVoiceHeard

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OUR BOLSOVER STORY

This story articulates the distinctiveness, character and characteristics of Bolsover, highlighting what makes it special and the opportunities for the development and promotion of both town and area.

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