Please help us maintain Northern Ireland's royal residence
Please help us maintain Northern Ireland's royal residence
9 April 2021. Following the death of His Royal Highness, there will be changes to opening hours for the gardens at Hampton Court Palace and Hillsborough Castle. For further information, please read our FAQs page
Explore 100 acres of stunning gardens at Northern Ireland's only royal residence. Afterwards, grab some delicious takeaway food and drink from our award-winning café to enjoy at home.
From 14 April to 2 May (closed 17 April)
Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00. Last admission: 17:00
Please check for information on closures and notices.
Come and explore 100 acres of stunning royal gardens, whatever the weather. Our team of expert gardeners work tirelessly to ensure the garden looks wonderful year-round.
Gardens-only ticket prices:
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, The Square, Hillsborough
BT26 6AG (Car park postcode BT26 6HR)
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.
Our gardens are open for weekend only, essential exercise. Book your tickets and arrival time online (members go free). Please do not travel outside your local area.
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)
Explore the Lake and Pinetum
Open
Hillsborough Castle
Included in all admission tickets (members go free)
Explore this intimate corner of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, which is full of colour and intriguing details.
Open
Hillsborough Castle
Included in all admission tickets (members go free)
Escape to the past whenever you want when you join us today.
Enjoy unlimited adventures at our palaces, a 10% discount in our shops and cafés, and exclusive events when you become a member of Historic Royal Palaces.
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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Sign up nowAs a self-funding charity, we urgently need your help
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.
As a self-funding charity, we urgently need your support. We're facing a £95m shortfall in our finances this year as a result of the Coronavirus. We would gratefully appreciate any donation, whatever you can afford. Thank you.
Volunteers support the palaces in many different ways. See what roles we have available and register your interest.
