Discover Northern Ireland's royal residence
Discover Northern Ireland's royal residence
Spend a day exploring 100 acres of stunning gardens. Book a tour of the Georgian house built by Wills Hill, which is still in use as a Royal residence in Northern Ireland.
Monday - Sunday: 09:30 - 16:00
Last admission: 15:00
Please check for information on closures and notices.
Explore 100 acres of stunning gardens.
Entry to Hillsborough Castle is by guided castle tour only.
Combined castle tour and gardens ticket prices (no donation):
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, The Square, Hillsborough
BT26 6AG
For free on-site parking, please follow the brown tourist signs on the A1 south to our sign-posted car park entrance.
Keep the family entertained with a day out at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Book online to save (members go free).
Join us for wreath making workshops, live Christmas-themed jazz music and magical guided tours at the castle this December.
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We are a charity and there are several ways you can support us.
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.
Volunteers support the palaces in many different ways. See what roles we have available and register your interest.
Help us to conserve these historic buildings, ensuring they are here for future generations to enjoy. We raise all our own funds and depend on your support.
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