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When
05 and 06 December 2025
10:30 and 14:00Ticketing information
Adult: £55.00
Members: £45.00
Maximum of 15 people per session.
Tickets will go on sale soon.
Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Parking is located behind the court house.
Create your own personal Christmas wreath at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Create your own handmade door wreath this Christmas at Hillsborough Castle using fresh foliage from the royal gardens.
Guided by the talented and experienced hands of Lorna Brownlee, our resident florist, let your creative juices flow in this cosy, intimate session. All the festive foliage including spruces, ivy and holly berries will be plucked from our royal gardens and will fill the workshop space with the scents of the season.
A wonderful way to bring the festive spirit to your home and learn skills you can continue to use for years to come.
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- Families
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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.
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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)
- 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.
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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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- Halloween
- Families
- Half term
Scarecrow Parade
Discover scarecrows on show this autumn made by local schools and community groups in partnership with local artists.
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04 October - 09 November 2025
- In-line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in gardens admission (Members go free)
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Good Friday Agreement
Hillsborough Castle was the scene for key meetings that led to this historic moment in Northern Ireland’s history
Mo Mowlam
A unique Northern Ireland Secretary and Hillsborough Castle resident
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Official Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Guidebook
Descriptive, informative, authoritative - this superb guidebook is the best way to learn all there is about the Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
£4.99
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Browse through our beautiful range of Christmas decorations, ornaments and baubles.
From £5.50
Shop Christmas
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From £1.00