Kids Go Free

This summer, the spacious gardens of Hillsborough Castle are open for children of all ages – completely free of charge!

Discover the gardens this summer holiday

There’s plenty for families to discover across 100 acres of beautiful gardens. Run free on the Imaginary Menagerie play trail, picnic in the shaded woodlands, meet the wildlife that make Hillsborough their home and more! Then treat yourself to a delicious drink, cake or lunch from the popular café.

Throughout the summer you can also experience the Peter Rabbit™ Adventure, a magical garden trail bringing to life Beatrix Potter’s beloved characters.

Pack your picnic baskets, grab your sun hats and join us for a summer of fun and exploration. Don’t miss out – Hillsborough Castle’s gardens await your little explorers.

Please see full Terms & Conditions below.

When

Until 01 September 2024

In line with gardens opening hours

Ticket Information

Members and under 5s go free.

£5.00 off Child Castle tickets until 01 September (normal price £10.10). These can only be purchased from the ticket office and not online. See our Tickets and Prices page for further information.

Included in gardens admission (members go free)

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Families

A family (two adults and two children) walking (one child is running) along the Barefoot Walk, part of the Imaginary Menagerie Kingfisher Trail.The Imaginary Menagerie is a play trail throughout the Castle's gardens. Opened in June 2021, it takes visitors on an adventure course that includes a series of sculptures celebrating the pets and wildlife animals that have made Hillsborough their home. [See also: asset no.53796 for the Booklet guide].

The Imaginary Menagerie Robin trail. Showing a child (girl) smiling and listening to a Sounds of Nature talk tube.

The Imaginary Menagerie is a play trail throughout the Castle's gardens. Opened in June 2021, it takes visitors on an adventure course that includes a series of sculptures celebrating the pets and wildlife animals that have made Hillsborough their home.

[See also: asset no.53796 for the Booklet guide].

A family (two adults and two children) enjoying The Nest for Everyone sculpture designed by Clive Lyttle. One of the children is standing at the top of the ladder into the nest. Part of the Imaginary Menagerie Robin Trail.

The Imaginary Menagerie is a play trail throughout the Castle's gardens. Opened in June 2021, it takes visitors on an adventure course that includes a series of sculptures celebrating the pets and wildlife animals that have made Hillsborough their home.

[See also: asset no.53796 for the Booklet guide].

Terms and Conditions

Valid 29 June to 01 September 2024, excluding 24-26 August 2024.
3 free child gardens tickets (5-15 years of age) for each full priced adult or disabled concession ticket, or with each individual or joint member visit (under 5s receive free access to Hillsborough Castle and Garden all year round, separate to this offer).
Free tickets are for the gardens only, not for castle visits.* The offer is not available to senior concession or full time student 18+ concession tickets.
The offer isn’t valid with any other promotions or offers, including £1 universal credit tickets.

*Child castle tickets are discounted by £5.00 until 01 September. Tickets must be booked from the ticket office.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Gardens