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The Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace in 1919
A forgotten story
The gardens at Hampton Court Palace
A brief history of the famous royal gardens
Mo Mowlam
A unique Northern Ireland Secretary and Hillsborough Castle resident
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat
Modern Royals
Kensington Palace is the official residence of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.
Jean Tijou Screen at Hampton Court Palace
The glorious 300-year-old Tijou Screen marks the southern boundary of the Privy Garden at Hampton Court Palace. It was designed for William III and Mary II in 1689 by Jean Tijou – one of the greatest ironworkers who ever lived.
What's on
- Families
Father's Day Weekend
Dads can enjoy the stunning gardens of Northern Ireland’s royal residence for free on Father's Day weekend 2025.
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14 - 15 June 2025
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
Hampton Court Gardens
Take time to explore and relax in these world-renowned gardens and find our free entry Garden Open Days dates.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Tours and talks
- Events
Spring Spectacular family workshops
Celebrate spring at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens with our enjoyable family workshops as part of Spring Spectacular.
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Monday 26 May 2025
- 11 - 15.30
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
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)
- Families
- Events
Kids Go Free
Treat the kids this summer holidays with a free visit to the 100 acre gardens.
- 28 June - 31 August 2025
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in gardens admission (Members go free)
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Modern Royals
Kensington Palace is the official residence of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.
Jean Tijou Screen at Hampton Court Palace
The glorious 300-year-old Tijou Screen marks the southern boundary of the Privy Garden at Hampton Court Palace. It was designed for William III and Mary II in 1689 by Jean Tijou – one of the greatest ironworkers who ever lived.
Protecting wildlife and their habitat at Home Park
Park Ranger Eleanor Evetts explores the importance of nature conservation efforts at Home Park at Hampton Court Palace.
National plant collections
Hampton Court Palace is the holder of three important National Plant Collections – Heliotropium, Lantana and Queen Mary II’s Exoticks which is designated a Heritage Collection.
Reviving Mary II's Citrus Collection at Hampton Court
In the 17th century, Mary II displayed over 2000 citrus plants at Hampton Court Palace. And now, thanks to the hard work of our gardeners, part of Mary's collection has been recreated.
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.