The Riding House at Bolsover Castle
The Riding House at Bolsover Castle
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February 25, 2025
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Built in the 1630s, likely by William Cavendish, the "father of modern dressage", the building was renovated in the 1660s after the Civil War and restored in 1999/2000.
The Riding House features a magnificent roof and viewing galleries andan arena with a central training "pillar" used to draw horses in circles.
The old stables block is now home to an exhibition on the Duke of Newcastle.
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Elevation 220 m
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Location: Old Bolsover, Bolsover, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom