Halloween at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Experience a spellbinding adventure for all the family

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When

25 October - 02 November

In line with gardens opening hours

Ticketing information

Tickets on sale soon.

Included in palace admission.

Included in palace admission. (Members go free, no pre-booking required)

This October half term join us for a bewitching day out in the great outdoors with Halloween fun for the whole family at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

Discover Halloween at Hillsborough

Explore 100 acres of enchanting gardens and let imaginations run wild as you navigate our Halloween maze, get involved in a pumpkin carving workshop and let magical tales and folklore come to life through our storytelling walks. Up for a challenge? Test your skills with our classic autumnal games, from conker duels to apple bobbing, welly-tossing and more.

With something new happening every day, there's always more to explore.

Become a member for unlimited entry and experience seasons of fun.

Young family taking in part in 'boot throwing' competition in grounds at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

Children playing around pumpkins arranged in the woodlands of Hillsborough Castle.

Step into Irish folklore

On 01 and 02 November, be enchanted by renowned Irish folk theatre group, The Armagh Rhymers. Experience performances that blend together myth, music and drama, performed in iconic straw costumes to celebrate Irish folklore for all the family.

Autumn outdoor workshops

Join a family-friendly workshop to satisfy all budding adventurers. With different autumnal workshops happening across Halloween there's plenty of new fun skills to learn and experience.

Workshop details and dates coming soon.

Family enjoying Autumnal hat making nature workshop held by 'Field Studies Ireland.

Cast a spell on your ticket

Continue your unforgettable day out with a visit to the castle. Discover the famous Throne Room, Red Room and listen to the fascinating history behind Northern Ireland's only royal residence.

Upgrade your ticket to membership for a whole year of extraordinary days out. See the stunning gardens change throughout the seasons and join unmissable events - from seasonal garden trails to our Christmas event and more.