Delightful deals for dad
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When
20 - 21 June 2026
In line with gardens opening hoursTicket information
Tickets are for free entry to the gardens only and half price to the castle.
When booking to claim use the discount codes:
Garden only tickets: GARDENDAD26
Castle and garden tickets: CASTLEDAD26
Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
Buy Hillsborough Castle and Gardens ticketsDads can enjoy delightful deals to celebrate Father's Day weekend 2026 with free entry to the gardens and half price entry to the Castle.
Discover garden delights
Make it a day to remember and relax in the spacious 100-acre gardens with your family. Run free on the Imaginary Menagerie play trail, admire the stunning historic formal gardens, or picnic in the shaded woodlands. Then treat yourself or your dad to a delicious drink, cake and lunch from the café.
Explore the castle
For just half of the price, join our expert castle hosts to uncover the history of Hillsborough Castle. Experience the grandeur of the State Rooms, and, for this year only, explore the Benjamin Franklin Collection, featuring seven remarkable objects celebrating 250 years of American independence.
Discover stories of celebration and learn the pivotal role of Hillsborough Castle in the Good Friday Agreement negotiations.
The free gardens ticket offer and half price castle ticket offer is available for all dads 20 - 21 June. Please see full terms & conditions below.
Terms and conditions
- The promotion is not valid alongside any other offers.
- Those who identify as a dad are eligible for the free/discounted ticket; no proof of being a dad is required.
- Dads are eligible for either free entry to the gardens or 50% off castle admission. The discounted castle price is £11 (or £12.10 with donation), based on the standard adult ticket price.
- Dads do not need to be accompanied by any other paid tickets.
- One free/discounted ticket can be claimed per booking.
- If the visit slot is full at the time of arrival due to necessary capacity limits, the visitor(s) will need to wait until the next available slot.
- Tickets for the promotion are also available onsite on the day of the event. Just arrive at the ticket office and let them know you are a dad.
- The offer is valid 20 - 21 June 2026 only.
Explore what's on
- 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)
- Families
- Events
Beano Hijinks at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
100 acres of total time travel trouble with Beano Hijinks at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
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Dates:
27 June - 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)
- Things to see
The Gardens
Discover the ornamental lawns, meandering waterways, peaceful woodlands and picturesque glens that surround Hillsborough Castle.
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Dates:
In line with gardens opening hours
- Times: Last entry one hour before closing.
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
Browse more history and stories
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 Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
£4.99