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Disney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Hunt
Discover 100 acres of fun with Winnie the Pooh and friends.
Royal Style in the Making
Until 04 January 2026
Garden workshops
July to September 2025
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- Families
Disney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Hunt
Discover family fun with Winnie the Pooh and friends. Treat your family with free gardens tickets for kids.
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28 June - 31 August
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
- Events
- Workshops
Garden Workshops
Join our expert gardeners in workshops and explore Hillsborough Castle's historic gardens.
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Selected dates until 04 September
- 10.30 - 12.30
- Hillsborough Castle
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Exhibition
- Things to see
Royal Style in the Making
Discover the intimate bond between royal clients and fashion designers in a captivating new exhibition at Hillsborough Castle.
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Until 04 January 2026
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
- Tours and talks
Hillsborough Castle Special Interest Tours
Led by an expert guide, delve deeper into Hillsborough Castle's unique history.
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Selected dates from July.
- 10:30 & 16:15 (see individual tour sections)
- Hillsborough Castle
- Separate ticket
- Families
- Events
Kids Go Free
Treat the kids this summer holidays with a free visit to the 100 acre gardens.
- 28 June - 31 August 2025
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in gardens admission (Members go free)
- Events
Queen James: The Life and Loves of Britain's First King
Join author Gareth Russell in Hillsborough Castle's stunning throne room and discover more about his new book Queen James: The Life and Loves of Britain's First King.
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18 July 2025
- 17:00 - 19:00
- Hillsborough Castle
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Events
Running Festival
Join us for this year’s Hillsborough Running Festival, in support of Northern Ireland Hospice, brought to you by RunThrough Events.
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Sunday 27 July 2025
- Hillsborough Castle
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Events
- Workshops
Royal School of Needlework Experience Classes
Join the Royal School of Needlework as they host two experience classes, led by an expert tutor at Hillsborough Castle. Master tulip embroidery and experience the Royal Style in the Making exhibition.
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22 and 23 August 2025
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Hillsborough Castle
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- For members
- Tours and talks
- Events
Members-Only Gardens Tours at Hillsborough Castle
Explore the gardens surrounding Northern Ireland's only royal residence with an expert guide on these members-only tours.
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20 September 2025
- 11:00
- Hillsborough Castle
- Free (advance booking required)
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