Due to a weather forecast for high winds, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens will close at 4pm on Saturday 4 April. The cafe and Spring Flower Show will also close at 4pm.
Featured events
Easter Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt
28 March - 12 April 2026
Royal Style in the Making
Until 03 January 2027
Hillsborough Castle Hijinks
27 June - 31 August 2026
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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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Dates:
18 April, 09 May, 13 June, 19 September 2026
- Times: 11:00 - 12:00
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Free (advance booking required)
- 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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Dates:
May - July 2026
- Times: 10:30 & 12:00 (see individual tour sections)
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Separate ticket
- Tours and talks
Community Access Scheme
Explore Hillsborough Castle and Gardens for free with your local community or adult learning group.
- Dates: Two to three times per year as required
- Times: 10.30 – 14.00
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Things to see
- Tours and talks
The Castle
Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family inside Hillsborough Castle.
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Dates:
Open
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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