Explore 100 acres of beautiful gardens
Explore 100 acres of beautiful gardens at Hillsborough Castle, with your Gardeners' World 2-for-1 card.
Hillsborough Castle's glorious gardens are bursting with colour and waiting for you to enjoy.
Discover ornamental grounds, peaceful woodland, meandering waterways and picturesque glens at Northern Ireland's royal residence.
Highlights include the recently restored Walled Garden, Yew Tree Walk, Moss Walk, the Lake and Lady Alice's Temple.
This offer is valid for the gardens only and not the castle.
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Tickets available on the day.
Card holders are able to purchase a single ticket on arrival to be admitted to the gardens only. This offer is not for the Castle and a valid Gardeners' World discount card must be shown.
Ticket types included in the offer are adult, concession and child. Family tickets are not included.
Separate ticket
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- Families
- Events
Kids Go Free
Treat the kids this summer holidays with a free visit to the 100 acre gardens.
- 28 June - 31 August 2025
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in gardens admission (Members go free)
- 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.
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14 June and 20 September 2025
- 11:00
- Hillsborough Castle
- Free (advance booking required)
- Events
- Workshops
Garden Workshops
Join our expert gardeners in workshops and explore Hillsborough Castle's historic gardens.
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Selected dates until 04 September
- 10.30 - 12.30
- Hillsborough Castle
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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Mo Mowlam
A unique Northern Ireland Secretary and Hillsborough Castle resident