Hillsborough Castle Special Interest Tours

Immerse yourself in a weekend of art, politics and diplomacy at Northern Ireland’s Royal Residence

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When

Selected dates in July

10:30 & 16:15 (see individual tour sections)

Ticketing information

Members go free. Pre-booking recommended.

July dates available soon.

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Each tour will last 60 minutes.

Tours and talks

Do you have a special interest or want to delve deeper into Hillsborough Castle’s unique history? On selected dates in May and July we will revel in the culture at Hillsborough Castle by taking a closer look at specialist themes.

Whether you want to learn more about our unrivalled art collection, hear intimate stories of peace-building, or learn about surprising and world-shaping US relations to the Castle, we have a tour for you.

Couple exploring the State Drawing Room and foyer whilst taking in the paintings and furniture.

American history tour

04 and 05 July at 16:15

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.

LGBTQ+ history tour

18 July at 16:15
19 July at 10:30 & 16:15

Led by an expert guide, you will get to explore changing attitudes to sexuality and gender identity using stories from the Castle's past and the rich collection of objects and paintings on display.

From royal relationships and public scandals to political activism and evolving attitudes, Hillsborough Castle's connection to LGBTQ+ lives has existed for centuries.