Victorian Bolsover Town Tour: Interactive Journey with Baroness Bolsover and Afternoon Tea
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Bolsover

Meeting a genuine Victorian Baroness isn’t an everyday occurrence. Journey into the past and explore the historic town of Bolsover from the perspective of its unique Baroness. Enjoy an engaging, interactive tour presented with a touch of humor by the Victorian Lady herself. Baroness Bolsover is eager to get acquainted with you.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bolsover - The magnificent Victorian Baroness will escort you through Bolsover’s historic avenues, highlighting the town’s notable past and architectural highlights, while observing the transformations that have occurred since her days in the 1880s. Witness the curious tilt of Bolsover’s own ‘Leaning Tower’ and try to deduce the reason behind its slant! The Baroness encourages you to seek out the Gravedigger’s Cottage and make your own judgments about the quaint little Watchtowers. You’ll also learn about the Baroness’s involvement with the esteemed Cavendish family, her noble connections, hidden tales, and the real story behind her cherished Bolsover Castle! This experience is complemented by a delightful Afternoon Tea at the Coffee Cup Caf. Additionally, you’ll receive a special 15% OFF VOUCHER for entry to BOLSOVER CASTLE on the day of your excursion, although please be aware that the voucher does not apply on Special Event Days at the Castle.
What's Included
    • Lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Please be aware entry into Bolsover Castle IS NOT INCLUDED.
Location
Old Bolsover Yard
Castle Street
There is Meeting Board on display in Old Bolsover Yard for Baroness Bolsover's Town Tour & Afternoon Tea. You'll find the entrance to Old Bolsover Yard, next to the Coffee Cup Café, opposite the Antique Centre, just down the road from Bolsover Castle.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jgelthompson
Sep 11, 2023
All Round Success - This was an excellent experience. Linda Holmes makes a wonderful & convincing Baroness. She is knowledgeable and fun as well as caring and supportive. Very interesting and informative. Such a worthwhile event and thing to do. Afternoon Tea was excellent. Well done Coffee Cup staff!! All round success. Janet and Irene Thompson.
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Mololfinhen
Sep 6, 2023
Lovely afternoon - Very informative tour of Bolsover and the town's history. The Baroness was delightful in all her finery. Afterwards there was a lovely afternoon tea waiting for us at the Old Courtyard. Can highly recommend
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Z3978sepaulah
Aug 21, 2023
A most splendid tour of Bolsover Town. - The Baroness has a vast and in depth knowledge of Bolsover, which is amazing. Do not feel embarrassed asking her questions, she encourages them to enable her to better gauge her delivery, to enhance the groups enjoyment. Our group of 3 couples all local leant and saw things that we would pass by in daily life. The afternoon tea was absolutely wonderful. I strongly and whole heartily recommend this delightful tour, and then visit Bolsover Castle for a really fantastic family day out.
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Passenger518672
Aug 5, 2023
Enjoyable tour with the delightful Baroness followed by a delicious afternoon tea. - A very enjoyable tour with the Baroness, her knowledge and charm are a wonderful combination. Our afternoon tea was delicious and plentiful. Excellent value and recommended. We didn’t know Bolsover was such an interesting place!
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W250apkarenw
Jul 29, 2023
Walking with the Baroness - What a very entertaining afternoon! The Baroness is very knowledgable about ‘her’ town and full of little anecdotes to flesh out the facts of the history of the town and the ‘Noble Families’ associated with it. Afternoon tea at The Coffee Cup was excellent. We parked for free in Morrisons Car Park (unlimited time) but there are plenty of other places around town. Highly recommended for a fun and unusual afternoon out!
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F1604yapatd
Jul 14, 2023
A tour of an interesting historical small town, plus afternoon tea. Very enjoyable and amusing. - Even the rain couldn’t spoil this experience. A group of us from my WI went to the Coffee Cup Café in Bolsover, where we were met by “Baroness Bolsover” in full Victorian outfit, looking like Mary Poppins with her big black umbrella sheltering her from the rain. After a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting tour of the small town, from where there are incredible views over rural Derbyshire, we returned to the café where a very generous afternoon tea awaited us. Most of us were so full that we had to take some of it home with us. Highly recommended for anyone wanting an enjoyable experience.
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E9090vbkarens
Jul 1, 2023
Great afternoon of history and Afternoon Tea with Baroness Bolsover - A fantastic experience - very informative and great fun. The Baroness is a mine of information, giving a wonderful tour of the history of sights and buildings of Bolsover, all delivered with the Baroness's flair. The tour was followed by a lovely afternoon tea in the courtyard. A wonderful afternoon and great value for money. Highly recommended.
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Paulinebp6371ph
Jul 1, 2023
Recommend this intriguing and interesting walking tour - Definitely would recommend this one hour gentle walk around the town center and St Mary and St Michael Church, followed by a fresh and tasty afternoon tea. Don't worry if you use a wheelchair or walker, the 'Baroness' reassured us she would give extra time for the tour. Having lived in Bolsover some 40 odd years ago I found many subjects surprising. Well done!
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G8112ldjanetg
Jun 30, 2023
Town Tour and Afternoon Tea - Such a lovely afternoon. The Baroness is knowledgeable and enjoys a bit of discreet gossip! A real treat of an afternoon, highly recommended
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Clairemb2929qs
Jun 29, 2023
Lovely afternoon - Lovely afternoon with Baroness Bolsover & the afternoon tea was amazing thank you, Really good value.
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