Gardens, Castle and Café opening hours
Week commencing - 19 January
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Hillsborough Castle village entrance
There is a pedestrian entrance to the gardens from Hillsborough village. All other access is via the car park at the Weston Pavilion (entrance just off the A1. Please check our Getting Here page for more information).
Hillsborough Castle village entrance
There is a pedestrian entrance to the gardens from Hillsborough village. All other access is via the car park at the Weston Pavilion (entrance just off the A1. Please check our Getting Here page for more information).
Explore what's on
- Things to see
The Gardens
Discover the ornamental lawns, meandering waterways, peaceful woodlands and picturesque glens that surround Hillsborough Castle.
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In line with gardens opening hours
- Last entry one hour before closing.
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Tours and talks
- Events
- Half term
NI Science Festival
A range of events at Hillsborough Castle as part of this year's NI Science Festival.
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14 - 21 February 2026
- Hillsborough Castle
- Separate ticket
- Families
- Events
Beano Hijinks at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
100 acres of total time travel trouble with Beano Hijinks at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
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27 June - 31 August 2026
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
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’
Good Friday Agreement
Hillsborough Castle was the scene for key meetings that led to this historic moment in Northern Ireland’s history
Shop online
Official Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Guidebook
Descriptive, informative, authoritative - this superb guidebook is the best way to learn all there is about Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
£4.99