Join our expert gardeners for guided walks and tours in the historic gardens of Hillsborough Castle throughout the changing seasons. Discover what's in season and explore the magnificent history behind the beautiful plants and flowers.
Each tour starts in the Weston Pavilion at the Lower Visitor Centre and finishes back at the Weston Pavilion.
Want to learn more about our gardens? Join a garden workshop led by our gardeners to discover more about the gardens at Hillsborough Castle's only royal residence.
Planting productive vegetable gardens
Date: TBC
Time: 10.30
Location: TBC
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- Families
Peter Rabbit Adventure
Discover 100 acres of fun with Peter and friends this summer. Treat your family with free gardens tickets for kids.
- Until 01 September 2024
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (members go free)
- Events
- Families
Hillsborough Castle Summer Fair
Celebrate the bank holiday weekend at this three-day event with fun, music, and artisanal delights.
- 24 - 26 August 2024
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Event and admission combined ticket (members go free)
- Families
Kids Go Free
Treat the kids this summer holidays with a free visit to the 100 acre gardens.
- Until 01 September 2024
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in gardens admission (members go free)
BROWSE MORE HISTORY AND STORIES
Art at Hillsborough Castle
Hillsborough Castle has become a place in which to see amazing art
The story of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
‘The Grandest House in County Down’
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Shop homewares
In our home section you will find stylish lifestyle home accessories and furnishings, including cushions, tapestries, ornaments and much more which will add those finishing touches to make your room complete.
From £5.00
Shop food & drink
Feast your eyes on our wonderful selection of food inspired by our royal kitchen. Shop chocolates, preserves, jam, chocolate coins and the finest liqueurs.
From £4.00