Delve into specialist themes at Northern Ireland's Royal Residence
Do you have a special interest or want to delve deeper into Hillsborough Castle's unique history? Join our specially themed guided castle tours, with dates throughout the year.
You may even be lucky enough to access behind-the-scenes areas in the castle not usually seen by visitors.
Our Special Interest tours last 60 minutes.
Book your tickets today to secure your exclusive slot.
When
Selected dates September - November
60 minutesTicketing information
Pre-booking is recommended. Members go free.
Separate ticket
Buy ticketsArt Tour
12 October at 15:00
08 November at 11:30
From Reubens to Ramsey and Lely to Lavery, Hillsborough Castle is a place to see great art. Our expert guide will lead you through Hillsborough’s treasures including unique works from the Royal Collection and other major lenders on display for the first time in Northern Ireland.
Politics Tour
27 September at 11:30 and 28 September at 16:00
26 October at 15:00
22 November at 11:30
Hillsborough Castle has a long history of playing host to political discussions, going all the way back to American Independence in the 1770s. Join our expert guides as we unpick the intimate and world-shaping discussions held here behind closed doors.
American History Tour
21 September at 16:00
19 October at 15:00
01 November at 11:30 and 15 November at 11:30
Step into history at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, with over 250 years of shared stories between the USA, UK, and Ireland. Our guides open up the historic connection with the USA and follow in the footsteps of presidents and peacemakers who used Hillsborough Castle as a vital backdrop to their discussions.
Members go free
Join as a Historic Royal Palaces member today and visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens time and again for free. Enjoy our season of unmissable events or simply return to see the seasons change.
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- Families
- Events
- Christmas
Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
- 23 November 2024 - 05 January 2025
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
Ante Room
Discover the heart of the castle, which provides access to some of the most important spaces.
- Open Wednesday - Sunday
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
- Tours and talks
The Castle
Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family inside Hillsborough Castle.
- Open Wednesday - Sunday
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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