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Halloween at Hillsborough
25 October - 02 November 2025
Royal Style in the Making
Until 04 January 2026.
Christmas at Hillsborough
29 November 2025 - 04 January 2026
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- 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)
- Exhibition
- Things to see
Royal Style in the Making
Discover the intimate bond between royal clients and fashion designers in a captivating new exhibition at Hillsborough Castle.
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Until 04 January 2026
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
- Tours and talks
Hillsborough Castle Special Interest Tours
Led by an expert guide, delve deeper into Hillsborough Castle's unique history.
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13 September 2025
- 10:30 & 16:15 (see individual tour sections)
- Hillsborough Castle
- Separate ticket
- For members
- Tours and talks
- Events
Members-Only Gardens Tours at Hillsborough Castle
Explore the gardens surrounding Northern Ireland's only royal residence with an expert guide on these members-only tours.
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20 September 2025
- 11:00
- Hillsborough Castle
- Free (advance booking required)
- Things to see
- Halloween
- Families
- Half term
Scarecrow Parade
Discover scarecrows on show this autumn made by local schools and community groups in partnership with local artists.
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04 October - 09 November 2025
- In-line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in gardens admission (Members go free)
- 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)
- Tours and talks
Community Access Scheme
Explore Hillsborough Castle and Gardens for free with your local community or adult learning group.
- Two to three times per year as required
- 10.30 – 14.00
- Hillsborough Castle
- Things to see
Ante Room
Discover the heart of the castle, which provides access to some of the most important spaces.
- In line with castle opening times
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
Granville Garden
Take a moment in this elegant rose garden created by Lady Granville, aunt to Queen Elizabeth II.
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
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