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When
04 December and 05 December 2026
10:15-12:15 and 13:30-15:30Where
Park in main car park at A1 entrance. Transport to Courthouse available.
Ticketing information
Adult: £65.00
Members: £55.00
Maximum of 20 people per session. All materials provided.
Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Buy ticketsPark in main car park at A1 entrance. Transport to Courthouse available.
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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- For members
- Tours and talks
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Members-Only New Year's Day Walk at Hillsborough Castle
Enjoy the tranquility of the gardens surrounding Northern Ireland's only royal residence on a guided walk with Claire Woods.
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Dates:
01 January 2027
- Times: 10:30-11:30
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Members go free, no pre-booking required
- Families
- Events
- Christmas
Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Explore the gardens this Christmas as you tiptoe into the wood with The Gruffalo's Child, and meet Santa.
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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). Separate add-on tickets available.
- Events
- For members
Members’ Christmas Dinner and Shopping Evening
Join us for an exclusive Members' Christmas Dinner at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens; delicious food and festive-fun guaranteed. Plus enjoy a special 20% members' discount on shop purchases.
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Dates:
03 December 2026
- Times: 18:00 - 20:00
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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Art at Hillsborough Castle
Hillsborough Castle has become a place in which to see amazing art
Good Friday Agreement
Hillsborough Castle was the scene for key meetings that led to this historic moment in Northern Ireland’s history
Shop online
Official Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Guidebook
Descriptive, informative, authoritative - this superb guidebook is the best way to learn all there is about Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
£4.99
Shop Christmas Decorations
Browse through our beautiful range of Christmas decorations, ornaments and baubles.
From £5.50
Shop Christmas
Make the festive season one to cherish and remember with our selection of wonderful history-inspired gifts, tree decorations and delicious food and drink.
From £1.00