
Bolsover Christmas Market and Lantern Parade
29 November
The most popular event of the year for this historic town, with stalls to browse and food & drink to enjoy.
The event is held in the Town Centre and is free to visitors. There are a variety of stalls in the Town Centre, including Cavendish Walk and at the Assembly Rooms, and at Bolsover Castle.
Attractions include:
- Children’s Fairground Rides
- Real Reindeer
- Music Entertainment
- Brass Band
- Carol Singing
- Father Christmas
- Lots of Artisan Market Stalls
- A good variety of Food and Drink Stalls
At around 4pm the much-loved Bolsover Lantern Parade will once again light up the streets of the historic town. In it’s 32nd year, the parade is one of the country’s biggest and longest-running light processions. The parade commences at Bolsover Castle and the stunning parade, featuring community-made lanterns, travels through the town culminating at the Cenotaph for Christmas carols.
29th November 2025