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Join 100 acres of total time travel trouble this summer holidays. Kids go free!

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

Dates:
From Saturday 10 October – Sunday 08 November 2026. During garden opening hours.
Times: In-line with gardens opening hours
Location: Hillsborough Castle
Ticket type: Included in gardens admission (Members go free)

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Discover autumn magic for all the family with workshops, storytelling, autumnal games and more.

Dates:
24 October - 01 November 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). Separate add-on tickets available.

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Explore the gardens this Christmas as you tiptoe into the wood with The Gruffalo's Child, and meet Santa.

Dates:
28 November 2026 – 03 January 2027 (excluding 24-26 December)
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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Let imaginations run wild across Hillsborough Castle’s 100-acre gardens with our family garden activities.

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