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A history of royal weddings

From Queen Victoria to the modern royals

Coronations Past and Present

An ancient ceremony, largely unchanged for a thousand years

Good Friday Agreement

Hillsborough Castle was the scene for key meetings that led to this historic moment in Northern Ireland’s history

Mo Mowlam

A unique Northern Ireland Secretary and Hillsborough Castle resident

The story of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

‘The Grandest House in County Down’

Elizabeth II at our palaces

Elizabeth II had a deep connection to the Tower of London and the other five palaces in our care

• Things to see

The Tower Moat

Take a relaxing stroll through the west side of the Tower Moat

• Open

• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

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The Lake

Explore an expanse of picturesque waterways and magnificent giant sequoia trees in this secluded section of the castle grounds

• 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.

• In line with gardens opening hours
• Last entry one hour before closing.
• Hillsborough Castle
• Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)

• Things to see

State Entrance Hall

Start your tour in the magnificent state entrance, where royals, politicians and peacemakers all enter the castle.

• In line with castle opening times
• 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.

• In line with castle opening times
• 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.

• In line with castle opening times
• Hillsborough Castle
• Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)

Modern Royals

Kensington Palace is the official residence of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.

The Commonwealth Games

Curator Brett Dolman looks briefly into the history of the Commonwealth Games and imagines Henry VIII’s forgotten cricketing disaster at Hampton Court.

Northern Irish Plant Varieties at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Northern Ireland is home to a rich variety of rare and historic plants, many of which can be found at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Gardens Manager Claire Woods explores the history behind growing these plants and the importance of conserving them for future generations.

Jewels On Display: a Short History of the Jewel House at the Tower of London

Tom Drysdale, Archivist and Curator of Architectural Drawings at the Tower of London, explores the fascinating history of the world-famous Crown Jewels exhibition.