Embark on an adventure at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Oh bother! Winnie the Pooh's cupboards are quite empty, can you help him find his missing hunny? There are 10 hidden 'hunny' pots around the gardens of Hillsborough Castle, and he needs clever, kind adventurers (that's you!) to help find them.
Explore the story of Winnie the Pooh
Step into the hunny trail (which is really Hillsborough's own 100-acre garden, but don't tell Rabbit, because he's very particular about names) and set off on a Great Hunny Hunt! Along the way, you might find Rabbit's Garden, Christopher Robin's Thinking Spot, Eeyore's Quiet Cabin, and Piglet's Cosy Burrow, all inspired by Disney Winnie the Pooh.
When your paws are tired, Owl's Book Corner is the perfect place to rest and listen to your favourite Winnie the Pooh tales - because sometimes, the best kind of adventure is the one you hear while sitting down. And before you finish, be sure to play a game of Poohsticks, because what's an 'Expotition' without a little fun?
At the end of the trail collect your very own Winnie the Pooh sticker.
So pack your Big Boots and your biggest sense of adventure, with kids going free to the gardens all summer. Tickets on sale soon.
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When
28 June - 31 August
In line with gardens opening hoursTicket information
Kids go free to the gardens 28 June - 31 August.
Included in all admission tickets (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
Tickets on sale soon.
An adventure was going to happen.
Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne
Upgrade your visit
If you're feeling extra curious, take a peek inside the Castle's grand State Rooms, still in use today! Little visitors can explore the castle for just £5 (kids go free to the gardens 28 June - 31 August).
Enjoy a delicious treat or picnic
Pack a picnic to enjoy in the spacious gardens or enjoy a Winnie the Pooh inspired treat or lunch from our popular café.
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- In line with gardens opening hours
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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.
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