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When
04 October - 09 November 2025
In-line with gardens opening hoursWhere
The Walled Garden
Ticketing information
Included in gardens admission (Members go free)
Buy Hillsborough Castle and Gardens ticketsHillsborough Castle's much-loved Scarecrow Parade is back! An array of colourful characters will take over the Walled Garden from 04 October to 09 November.
The spectacular scarecrows will include the likes of Spongebob, the Corpse Bride, and Bluey - made by local schools and community groups in partnership with local artists.
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- Families
- Events
- Christmas
Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Explore the gardens this Christmas transformed with festive magic with The Snowman™ and The Snowdog.
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29 November 2025 - 04 January 2026
- In line with gardens opening hours.
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
- Halloween
- Families
- Half term
- Events
Halloween at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Discover autumn magic for all the family with workshops, storytelling, artisan food and more.
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25 October - 02 November 2025
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
- Things to see
- Families
The Imaginary Menagerie
Enjoy a day out discovering our interactive play trail - the Imaginary Menagerie.
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)