Gardens, Castle and Café opening hours
Week commencing - 02 March
Monday 2nd Closed
Tuesday 3rd Closed
Wednesday 4th 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 5th 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 6th 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 7th 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 8th 10:00 - 17:00
Monday 2nd Closed
Tuesday 3rd Closed
Wednesday 4th Closed
Thursday 5th Closed
Friday 6th Closed
Saturday 7th Closed
Sunday 8th Closed
Monday 2nd Closed
Tuesday 3rd Closed
Wednesday 4th 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 5th 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 6th 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 7th 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday 8th 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).
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)
- 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)
- For members
- Events
- Exhibition
Members-Only Preview and Talk: The Franklin Collection
Members are invited to an exclusive preview of the Franklin Dining Room, displaying objects exploring Benjamin Franklin’s visit to Hillsborough Castle, marking 250 years since American independence.
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12 March 2026
- 18:00 - 19:00
- Hillsborough Castle
- Free (advance booking required)
Browse more history and stories
Good Friday Agreement
Hillsborough Castle was the scene for key meetings that led to this historic moment in Northern Ireland’s history
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’
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