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  • Christmas

Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Explore the gardens this Christmas transformed with festive magic with The Snowman™ and The Snowdog.

  • 29 November 2025 - 04 January 2026

  • In line with gardens opening hours.
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in all admission tickets (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
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  • 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.

  • Until 04 January 2026

  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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  • Tours and talks

Hillsborough Castle Special Interest Tours

Led by an expert guide, delve deeper into Hillsborough Castle's unique history.

  • 13 September 2025

  • 10:30 & 16:15 (see individual tour sections)
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Separate ticket
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FULLY BOOKED

  • 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.

  • 20 September 2025

  • 11:00
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Free (advance booking required)
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  • Things to see
  • Halloween
  • Families
  • Half term

Scarecrow Parade

Discover scarecrows on show this autumn made by local schools and community groups in partnership with local artists.

  • 04 October - 09 November 2025

  • In-line with gardens opening hours
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in gardens admission (Members go free)
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  • Halloween
  • Families
  • Half term
  • Events

Halloween at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Discover autumn magic for all the family with workshops, storytelling, artisan food and more.

  • 25 October - 02 November 2025

  • In line with gardens opening hours
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in all admission tickets (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
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  • Tours and talks

Community Access Scheme

Explore Hillsborough Castle and Gardens for free with your local community or adult learning group.

  • Two to three times per year as required
  • 10.30 – 14.00
  • Hillsborough Castle
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  • Things to see

Ante Room

Discover the heart of the castle, which provides access to some of the most important spaces.

  • In line with castle opening times
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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  • Things to see

Granville Garden

Take a moment in this elegant rose garden created by Lady Granville, aunt to Queen Elizabeth II.

  • In line with gardens opening hours
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
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