Explore 100 acres of beautiful gardens
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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
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.
Explore what's on
- Tours and talks
- Events
Spring Spectacular family workshops
Celebrate spring at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens with our enjoyable family workshops as part of Spring Spectacular.
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Monday 26 May 2025
- 11 - 15.30
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Lake
Explore an expanse of picturesque waterways and magnificent giant sequoia trees in this secluded section of the castle grounds
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Gardens
Discover the ornamental lawns, meandering waterways, peaceful woodlands and picturesque glens that surround Hillsborough Castle.
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Last entry one hour before closing.
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
Browse more history and stories
Mo Mowlam
A unique Northern Ireland Secretary and Hillsborough Castle resident