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Mother's Day Special Offer

Join us this Mothering Sunday weekend

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When

14 - 15 March 2026

In line with gardens opening hours

Ticket information

Tickets are free entry to the gardens only, and half price to the castle using the discount codes:

Garden only tickets: GARDENMUM26

Castle and gardens tickets: CASTLEMUM26


Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)


See terms and conditions below.

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Treat your mum to a special offer this Mothering Sunday weekend. Enjoy free entry to Hillsborough Castle's famous gardens all weekend, and half price entry to the castle on Sunday.

Discover garden delights

A gentle springtime walk with your mum or little one through 100-acres of beautiful gardens is the perfect way relax and unwind. Admire bright spring colours as daffodils and crocuses emerge from the winter as part of our Bulbs and Blooms planting. Then treat yourself or your mum to a delicious drink and cake, or indulge in a Mothering Sunday lunch from the café.

Explore the castle

For just half the price, on Sunday 15 March join our expert castle hosts to uncover the history of Hillsborough Castle. Experience the grandeur of the State Rooms, discover stories of celebration and learn the pivotal role of Hillsborough Castle in the Good Friday Agreement negotiations. You will also experience Royal Style in the Making, an exhibition that explores the bond between the fashion industry and British royal women.

Spring Spectacular, showing visitors walking and admiring the carpet of crocuses.

Terms and conditions

  • The promotion is not valid alongside any other offers.
  • Those who identify as a mum are eligible for the free/discounted ticket; no proof of being a mum is required.
  • Mums are eligible for a free visit to the gardens, or a 50% discount to the castle based on a full price adult ticket (£10.75 without donation, £11.85 with donation).
  • Mums do not need to be accompanied by any other paid tickets.
  • One free/discounted ticket can be claimed per booking.
  • If the visit slot is full due to necessary capacity limits, the visitor(s) will need to wait until the next available slot.
  • The offer is valid for Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March 2026 for the gardens, and Sunday 15 March 2026 for the castle only.
  • The offer code GARDENMUM26 should be quoted to visit the gardens, or CASTLEMUM26 to visit the castle.
A family of a mum, dad and two children beside the Lake at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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