Join our expert gardeners for guided walks and tours in the historic gardens of Hillsborough Castle throughout the changing seasons. Discover what's in season and explore the magnificent history behind the beautiful plants and flowers.
Each tour starts in the Weston Pavilion at the Lower Visitor Centre and finishes back at the Weston Pavilion.
Want to learn more about our gardens? Join a garden workshop led by our gardeners to discover more about the gardens at Hillsborough Castle's only royal residence.
Planting productive vegetable gardens
Date: TBC
Time: 10.30
Location: TBC
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- For members
- Tours and talks
- Events
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.
- 21 September 2024
- 11:00
- Hillsborough Castle
- Free (advance booking required)
- Things to see
Summer House
Spark their imaginations with fun garden trails and activities in the Summer House, created especially for children at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
- Closed
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
Granville Garden
Take a moment in this elegant rose garden created by Lady Granville, aunt to Queen Elizabeth II.
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
BROWSE MORE HISTORY AND STORIES
Art at Hillsborough Castle
Hillsborough Castle has become a place in which to see amazing art
The story of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
‘The Grandest House in County Down’
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Shop homewares
In our home section you will find stylish lifestyle home accessories and furnishings, including cushions, tapestries, ornaments and much more which will add those finishing touches to make your room complete.
From £5.00
Shop food & drink
Feast your eyes on our wonderful selection of food inspired by our royal kitchen. Shop chocolates, preserves, jam, chocolate coins and the finest liqueurs.
From £4.00