Bolsover Christmas Market and Lantern Parade

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