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The Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace in 1919
A forgotten story
Good Friday Agreement
Hillsborough Castle was the scene for key meetings that led to this historic moment in Northern Ireland’s history
Catherine Duleep Singh
The Indian Princess who became a 'guarantor' to Jewish refugees escaping Nazi Germany, and an icon for LGBTQ+ South Asian women
Sophia Duleep Singh
The Indian Princess who fought for women's rights
The Tower of London and the Second World War
Life at the Tower of London during the Second World War
Elizabeth II at our palaces
Elizabeth II had a deep connection to the Tower of London and the other five palaces in our care
Art at Hillsborough Castle
Hillsborough Castle has become a place in which to see amazing art
The story of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
‘The Grandest House in County Down’
Mo Mowlam
A unique Northern Ireland Secretary and Hillsborough Castle resident
What's on
- Things to see
State Drawing Room
Discover contemporary Irish art from the collection of His Majesty The King in this elegant family space.
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Closed until castle reopens on 15 March 2026.
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
State Dining Room
Explore this stylish setting for Georgian entertainment, where Queen Elizabeth II hosted dinners.
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Closed until castle reopens on 15 March 2026.
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Throne Room
Explore the ceremonial heart of the castle, where Queen Elizabeth II received guests at a coronation ball in 1953.
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Closed until castle reopens on 15 March 2026.
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
Stair Hall
Explore the story of some key moments in the history of Ireland that shaped the role of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
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Closed until castle reopens on 15 March 2026.
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
Red Room
Political history meets royal life and a spectacular collection of art, deep in the heart of Hillsborough Castle.
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Closed until castle reopens on 15 March 2026.
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens 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.
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Closed until castle reopens on 15 March 2026.
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Glen
Explore this intimate corner of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, which is full of colour and intriguing details.
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
Lady Alice's Temple
Take a seat in this 19th-century temple and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding gardens.
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Gardens
Discover the ornamental lawns, meandering waterways, peaceful woodlands and picturesque glens that surround Hillsborough Castle.
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In line with gardens opening hours
- Last entry one hour before closing.
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
Discover more
Hillary Clinton and the 'Vital Voices' of Northern Ireland's women
Hillary Clinton's speech at Hillsborough Castle in 2023 marked a 30-year relationship with the women of Northern Ireland, which started over tea in South Belfast.
Conserving Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's baby dress
Watch the video to see how the childhood dress of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's was brought into the conservation studio for some much needed repair work.
Barrage Balloons at the Tower of London in the Second World War
When London faced the fury of the Blitz during the Second World War, the Tower of London found a new way to protect the city from the sky – a huge hydrogen-filled 'barrage balloon'.
Hampton Court and the coffin of the Unknown Warrior
On 11 November 1920 the Unknown Warrior was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey, in a coffin said to have been made of Hampton Court oak.
The Dress Codes of Diana, Princess of Wales
Collections Curator Matthew Storey traces Diana, Princess of Wales's style journey through the words of four of her designers, and the extraordinary pieces in the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection.
Frederick Wright Or Kathleen Woodhouse
February is LGBT+ History Month in the UK, which aims to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people through the exploration of their history and stories. Collections Curator Matthew Story explores one such story.
Captain Scott and Kathleen Bruce's Wedding at Hampton Court Palace
Assistant Curator Minette Butler explores how Captain Scott's wedding to his beloved wife Kathleen Bruce at Hampton Court Palace intertwines with the aftermath of his ill-fated expedition to reach the South Pole.
A Real Royal Visit: Princess Mary at Hillsborough Castle, 1928
Princess Mary was the only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, and visited Hillsborough Castle as a royal guest in 1928. Beatrice Meecham from the Curators team explores this important royal visit.
Royal lace: the wedding dress of Diana, Princess of Wales
The ivory taffeta wedding dress designed for Diana, Princess of Wales, remains an iconic garment in royal wedding dress history, with the bodice of the dress featuring a piece of antique Carrick-ma-cross lace that once belonged to King Charles III’s great-grandmother, Queen Mary.