Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
03 December - 02 January 2022 (Excluding 06, 07 and 25 December)
A brand new after-dark illuminated Christmas trail through festive gardens at Hillsborough Castle.
Buy ticketsDiscover Northern Ireland's royal residence
Discover Northern Ireland's royal residence
Explore 100 acres of stunning gardens in the grounds of Northern Ireland's only royal residence. Afterwards, enjoy delicious food and drink in our award-winning café.
1 November to 28 November - Gardens only
Wednesday - Sunday: 10.00 - 16.00. Last admission 15.00
01 December to 23 December - Gardens only
Wednesday - Sunday: 10.00 - 15.30. Last admission 14.30
24, 25, 26 December - Closed
27 December 2021 to 02 January 2022 - Gardens only
Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 15:30. Last admission 14.30
Please check for information on closures and notices.
Visit Hillsborough Castle's stunning gardens in all seasons and explore 100 acres of ornamental lawns, meandering waterways, peaceful woodlands and picturesque glens.
Ticket prices
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Hillsborough
Car park postcode: BT26 6HR. Please copy this postcode into your Sat Nav to direct you to the Car Park and Admissions.
For free on-site parking, please follow the brown tourist signs on the A1 south to our sign-posted car park entrance. Entrance is via the Weston Pavilion. The entrance to the site from the village will remain closed. If you are visiting the castle, you should aim to arrive on site up to 45 minutes prior to your booked time slot to allow time to make your way to the castle State Entrance.
03 December - 02 January 2022 (Excluding 06, 07 and 25 December)
A brand new after-dark illuminated Christmas trail through festive gardens at Hillsborough Castle.
Buy ticketsThis winter, enjoy a day out discovering our brand new interactive play trail - the Imaginary Menagerie.
Open
Hillsborough Castle
Included in all admission tickets (members go free)
Discover the ornamental lawns, meandering waterways, peaceful woodlands and picturesque glens that surround Hillsborough Castle.
Open
Hillsborough Castle
Included in gardens admission (members go free)
Enter the castle grounds through this 18th-century walled garden, which has been expertly restored using traditional methods.
Open
Hillsborough Castle
Included in all admission tickets (members go free)
A brand new after-dark illuminated Christmas trail through festive gardens at Hillsborough Castle.
03 December to 02 January 2022. Excluding 06, 07 and 25 December
Hillsborough Castle
16:30-20:00. Last entry at 20:15. On 24, 26 and 31 December, last entry is at 19:15.
Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Enjoy an evening of festive performances at Hillsborough Castle with the incredible vocal talents of Cappella Caeciliana this Christmas.
11 December 2021
Hillsborough Castle
Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Discover festive traditions and their surprising origins in a tour of the State Rooms at Hillsborough Castle this Christmas.
Various dates throughout December 2021
Hillsborough Castle
Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)
December 2021
Discover festive traditions and their surprising origins in a tour of the State Rooms at Hillsborough Castle this Christmas.
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The restoration and re-presentation of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens was made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund,
Mark Pigott KBE KSTJ, Garfield Weston Foundation, the Clore Duffield Foundation, the Foyle Foundation, the Wolfson Foundation and other generous donors.
With a £100 million shortfall in our finances this year, and as a charity, we have never needed your support more. If you love the palaces and believe in what we do, please consider supporting us or by visiting our online shop.
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