Gardens-only tickets
Pre-book tickets online or purchase tickets on the day at our ticket office. A gardens-only ticket includes:
- Entry to 100 acres of world-famous royal gardens including our Imaginary Menagerie play trail, the 18th-century Walled Garden, the Granville Garden, Lady Alice's Temple and the Lost Garden
- Free car parking and full access to the castle shop, cafe, wifi and onsite visitor facilities
Historic Royal Palaces members do not need to pre-book for free entry to either the Gardens or the Castle. To visit the Castle for free during opening hours, please go to the Admissions desk to pick up your ticket.
| Ticket type | No donation | With donation |
|---|---|---|
|
Members |
Free |
Free |
|
Adult age 18-64 |
£10.00 |
£11.00 |
|
Child Children under 5 go free. No ticket required. Children aged 5-15 must be accompanied by an adult. |
£5.00 |
£5.50 |
|
Younger Person 16-17 Years |
£5.00 |
£5.50 |
|
Senior age 65+ |
£8.00 |
£8.50 |
|
Full time student 18+ Students need to show a valid student identification card. |
£8.00 |
£8.80 |
|
Disabled concession |
£8.00 |
£8.80 |
|
See conditions of use. |
£0 |
£0 |
|
£1 tickets (from 09 March 2024) For those in receipt of Universal Credit and other named benefits |
£1.00 |
£1.00 |
You will not be able to enter the gardens without a valid ticket. The duration of your visit is not restricted in any way. Pets are not permitted within the castle, gardens, or café unless they are registered assistance pets.
Your donation helps
Historic Royal Palaces is an independent charity that cares for the Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. We ask for an optional 10% donation towards our charitable work when you buy your ticket. You can make your donation go further by ticking the Gift Aid box when completing your purchase. Historic Royal Palaces will be able to claim an extra 25% of the value of your ticket at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting us.
Castle and Gardens tickets
Pre-book your ticket and time slot online before you visit or purchase tickets on the day at our ticket office.
A castle and gardens ticket includes:
- Entry to the stunning Castle State Rooms, with their fascinating royal and political history and spectacular art collections
- All-day entry to 100 acres of world-famous historic gardens
- Free car parking and full access to the castle shop, café, wifi and onsite visitor facilities.
Historic Royal Palaces members do not need to pre-book for free entry to either the Gardens or the Castle. To visit the Castle for free during opening hours, please go to the Admissions desk to pick up your ticket.
| Ticket type | No donation | With donation |
|---|---|---|
|
Members |
Free |
Free |
|
Adult age 18-64 |
£20.20 |
£22.40 |
|
Child Children under 5 go free. No ticket required. Children aged 5-15 must be accompanied by an adult. |
£10.10 |
£11.20 |
|
Younger Person 16-17 Years |
£10.10 |
£11.20 |
|
Senior age 65+ |
£16.10 |
£17.90 |
|
Full time student 18+ Students need to show a valid student identification card. |
£16.10 |
£17.90 |
|
Disabled concession |
£16.10 |
£17.90 |
|
See conditions of use. |
£0 |
£0 |
|
For those in receipt of Universal Credit and other named benefits |
£1.00 |
£1.00 |
The time slot you select will be your entry time for the castle. Entrance to the castle is via the State Entrance. We recommend allowing 30-45 minutes to make your way from the car park to the castle entrance for the start of your visit.
You can enter the gardens at any time on the day of your visit, from first admission at 10.00. The duration of your visit is not restricted in any way. You will not be able to enter without a valid ticket.
Pets are not permitted within the castle, gardens, or café unless they are registered assistance pets.
Your donation helps
Historic Royal Palaces is an independent charity that cares for the Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. We ask for an optional 10% donation towards our charitable work when you buy your ticket. You can make your donation go further by ticking the Gift Aid box when completing your purchase. Historic Royal Palaces will be able to claim an extra 25% of the value of your ticket at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting us.
Castle and gardens tickets for group visits
The Castle and Gardens are open for group visits all year round. Group visits are available for groups of 15 or more for both combined Castle and Garden tickets or Gardens-only tickets. See our opening times for details of seasonal Castle hours.
Find out more about group visits£1 Tickets for Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
£1 tickets for a day visit to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens are available to anyone in receipt of the following:
- Universal Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Pension Credit
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance
You can claim £1 tickets for up to six people per household. Only one person per household needs to show supporting documents.
Gardens tickets must be booked online in advance to guarantee entry and avoid disappointment. Visitor numbers are limited and many dates and timeslots are sold out in advance. If you would like to join a tour of the castle, we can upgrade your ticket on the day of your visit (subject to availability), at no extra charge.
If you can't find £1 tickets for the date you wish to book, this date is sold out but further dates are available.
Learn more about our £1 ticket offerHow to get tickets you've bought online
For tickets purchased online, you can choose from the following two delivery options:
Receive tickets by email or print at home
- Click the link in the email that we’ll send you and print out all your tickets or
- Download your PDF ticket to your mobile to show at the entrance.
If you are not able to download your e-tickets using the link in your confirmation email, please show your reference number to the ticket desk when you arrive and staff on site will be able to print your tickets for you.
Visit our Terms of UseHow to book a carer ticket
Visitors are entitled to bring an accompanying carer free of charge. Complimentary adult carer tickets can be obtained on the day of your visit upon presentation of proof of registered disability (such as a Blue Badge, Freedom Pass, DLA letter or PIP letter).
Adult carer/companion tickets are available to book online for visits.
Only one carer ticket can be added per booking but each disabled visitor can bring one person with them free of charge as a carer/companion. If your party requires more than one carer ticket, please book your paid tickets online and email info@hrp.org.uk with your booking reference number and all proof of need. We will be happy to reserve the additional carer tickets for your party at no extra cost.