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Nest Quest: Nature’s Master Builders

Join us for a winter wildlife adventure at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens with a nature-themed workshop for young explorers.

  • 14 and 21 February 2026

  • 10:30, 12:15 and 14:00
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in gardens admission (Members go free)
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  • Families

Mums Go Free

Treat your mum to the perfect day out this Mothering Sunday weekend at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

  • 14 - 15 March 2026 (Castle closed 14 March - offer is gardens-only on this day).

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

Bulbs and Blooms

An extravaganza of buds, bulbs and blooms in Hillsborough Castle's stunning gardens.

  • 14 March - 04 May 2026

  • In line with gardens opening hours
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
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St. Patrick's Weekend

Celebrate St Patrick's Day at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens with traditional music and storytelling.

  • 15 March 2026

  • Various times
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
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  • Easter
  • Families
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Easter Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt

Treat your family to an unmissable Easter adventure in Hillsborough Castle's stunning gardens.

  • 28 March - 12 April 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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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.

  • Saturday 27 June 2026

  • Access from 18:15 (show starts at 19:00)
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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Beano Hijinks at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

100 acres of total time travel trouble with Beano Hijinks at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

  • 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)
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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.

  • Sunday 28 June 2026

  • From 18:15 (show starts at 19:00)
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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The Imaginary Menagerie

Enjoy a day out discovering our interactive play trail - the Imaginary Menagerie.

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