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Kids Go Free
Treat the kids this summer holidays with a free visit to the 100 acre gardens, and enjoy Beano Hijinks.
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Dates:
27 June - 31 August 2026
- Times: In line with gardens opening hours
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Included in gardens admission (Members go free)
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- Workshops
Garden Workshops
Join our expert gardeners for spring and summer workshops in the historic gardens.
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Dates:
Select days until September 2026
- Times: 10.30 - 12.30
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
Discover over 50 stalls of artisan food, craft, art and sustainable homewares at the Royal Hillsborough Farmers’ Market. Indulge in street food, soak up live music, and enjoy entertainment for all ages.
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Dates:
Saturday 27 June and Saturday 25 July
- Times: 10:00 - 16:00
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Free
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Céilí at the Castle
Experience a night of live entertainment, brought to life by Peter Corry Productions. Expect an uplifting mix of world-class musicians, singers and dancers, all brimming with energy, personality and showmanship — the ingredients for a truly memorable evening.
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Dates:
Friday 26 June 2026
- Times: Access from 18:15 (show starts at 19:00 and ends at 21:15)
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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- Families
Hillsboroughton
Discover an evening of elegance at Hillsboroughton, a Bridgerton-inspired event in the stunning surroundings of the South Terrace in Hillsborough Castle’s gardens, led by reowned producer Peter Corry.
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Dates:
Saturday 27 June 2026
- Times: Access from 18:15 (show starts at 19:00 and ends at 21:15)
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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- Events
Beano Hijinks at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Join 100 acres of total time travel trouble this summer holidays. Kids go free!
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Dates:
27 June - 31 August 2026
- Times: In line with gardens opening hours
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Included in all admission tickets (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
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- Families
Thank you for the Musicals 2
Experience a range of sensational musical performances with Peter Corry. See classics including Mary Poppins, Grease, Evita, Blood Brothers, Hadestown, The Lion King.
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Dates:
Sunday 28 June 2026
- Times: From 18:15 (show starts at 19:00 and ends at 21:15)
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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Running Festival
Join us for this year’s Hillsborough Running Festival, in support of Action Mental Health, brought to you by RunThrough Events.
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Dates:
Sunday 26 July 2026
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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On the road to the Fleadh
Join us and celebrate the Fleadh Cheoil coming to Belfast for the first time with live music in our café from 12:00 - 14:30 on selected dates at the start of August.
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Dates:
01 - 02 August and 08 - 09 August 2026
- Times: 12:00 - 14:30
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Free
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