Cavendish's Horses: Power and Grace

Type:Sports, Health & Fitness

Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire, S44 6PR
Cavendish's Horses

About

Witness expert horsemen in flamboyant 17th century costume training for art and battle to baroque music in the spectacular surroundings of the Riding School at Bolsover Castle. Behold breath-taking displays of horses in training, as they refine the methods created by one of the great equestrian masters, William Cavendish.

With their elegant Spanish horses, the Atkinson Action Horses will amaze you with a demonstration of skilled horsemanship displaying the complicated movements of Cavendish’s time which are also as relevant today.

Atkinson Action Horses are one of the leading trainers of horses for film and TV, having featured on Poldark, Peaky Blinders and many more. Benjamin Atkinson is trainer to the Royal Equestrian Club of Dubai. Please note that photography and filming is...Read More

About

Witness expert horsemen in flamboyant 17th century costume training for art and battle to baroque music in the spectacular surroundings of the Riding School at Bolsover Castle. Behold breath-taking displays of horses in training, as they refine the methods created by one of the great equestrian masters, William Cavendish.

With their elegant Spanish horses, the Atkinson Action Horses will amaze you with a demonstration of skilled horsemanship displaying the complicated movements of Cavendish’s time which are also as relevant today.

Atkinson Action Horses are one of the leading trainers of horses for film and TV, having featured on Poldark, Peaky Blinders and many more. Benjamin Atkinson is trainer to the Royal Equestrian Club of Dubai. Please note that photography and filming is prohibited during the displays.

Ticket will be available on site during the day of the event. Please note that the capacity is limited and availability is on a first come first served basis.

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult - Adult£4.00 per adult
Child (5-17 Years) - Child£3.00 per child
Member (Adult) - Adult£2.50 per adult
Member (Child) - Child£1.50 per child

Tickets exclusive of admission to the site, which is an additional cost.
Ticket will be available on site during the day of the event. Please note that the capacity is limited and availability is on a first come first served basis.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled Accessibility
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • Picnic area

Children & Infants

  • Accept children all ages
  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Education/study area
  • Gift shop
  • Public toilets

Parking & Transport

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled Accessibility
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • Picnic area

Children & Infants

  • Accept children all ages
  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Education/study area
  • Gift shop
  • Public toilets

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge)

Payment Methods

  • Credit cards accepted (with charge)

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals
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