About Bolsover District
The district of Bolsover is located in the North East part of the County of Derbyshire and has a population of approximately 74,000. It is 145 miles (233 km) from London, 18 miles (29 km) from Sheffield and 54 miles (87 km) from Manchester.
Not many years ago coal mining was the major industry throughout the district but all the collieries are now gone and the retail and service industries are the major employer. The district was always semi-rural but Bolsover District Council is now actively regenerating the former industrial localities and improving the environment resulting in many new and developing businesses being attracted to the area.
The district has a rich, historical heritage. The turrets and battlements of Bolsover Castle, high on a hilltop, overlook the vale below; whilst just a few miles to the South is the spectacular Hardwick Hall; its construction ordered by Bess of Hardwick, the founder of a dynasty of powerful families, to reflect her wealth and power. Hardwick is remarkable in that it is little changed since Bess lived there providing an insight into life in the 16th Century. Going further back in time is Creswell Crags, the limestone gorge riddled with caves and fissures.
Bolsover district has a rich diversity of countryside and borders on the magnificent Derbyshire Peak District. The neighbouring towns of Chesterfield and Mansfield, and the cities of Sheffield, Nottingham and Derby are close by; and because the M1 Motorway passes through the district there is easy access to the country's motorway network. The district has adequate nearby rail services including the Robin Hood Line which links Worksop with Nottingham and passes through a number of the district's small villages and towns. There are several airports all within easy travelling distance including:Travel Connections in and around Bolsover, Derbyshire
By Road: - The district is easily served by junctions 28, 29, 29(A) and 30 of the M1 motorway. The main offices are just 10 minutes from junction 29(A) of the M1 motorway via the A617. Car parks are well signposted.
By Coach: - National Express operate regular coach services to Chesterfield, including a direct link from London and the Flight Link from Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport and the Nottingham East Midlands Airport.
By Rail: Chesterfield and Bolsover are just 2¼ hours from London. Through trains are also available to/from Birmingham, Manchester, York, Newcastle and Bristol from Chesterfield.
By Air: - Bolsover is about 40 minutes drive from Nottingham East Midlands Airport, about an hour from Birmingham Airport and around 1½ hours from Manchester Airport.
