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Hillsborough Castle and gardens will be closed all day on 21 September 2017. Check all closures

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Essential information for visiting Hillsborough Castle.

Getting here

Hillsborough Castle, The Square, Hillsborough. BT26 6AG

Tickets and prices

Entry to Hillsborough Castle is by guided castle tours only.

  • Members: Free
  • Adult (16+ years old): £8.00
  • Child (5-15 years old): £5.50

Opening times

Gardens (unguided access)

Monday-Sunday: 10.00-17.00 (Last admission 16.00)

Castle tours (with unguided access to gardens)

Hourly guided tours - Thursday to Sunday, and Bank Holidays (subject to availability)

Visit essentials

Accessibility

We do everything we can to ensure disabled visitors enjoy the full palace experience.

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Castle facilities

We offer all the essential facilities and a few you may not expect, including advice and tips for a perfect day out.

  • Toilets and Cloakrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Maps
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Health and Safety advice
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Eating

There are currently no catering facilities managed by Historic Royal Palaces on-site at Hillsborough Castle, but dining options are included in our Castle Project.

The local area has a number of dining options available within a walking distance from the site.

Hillsborough Castle Project

Shopping

Looking for gifts and souvenirs inspired by this famous historic building and its gardens?

You can shop for Historic Royal Palaces items online, and non-EU residents can buy tax-free.

Shop online

Group visits

There are special offers and discounts for groups of 20 people or more.

We offer reduced admission for group bookings. Meal deals and tours are also available.

Plan your group visit

School visits

There are currently no Historic Royal Palaces school visit packages available at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. 

The development of the Clore Learning Centre is an exciting feature of the Hillsborough Castle Project. 

Hillsborough Castle Project

Explore what's on

The Gardens

Discover 100 acres of ornamental lawns, meandering waterways, peaceful woodlands and picturesque glens that surround Hillsborough Castle.

Daily

Families Things to see
Rear view of Hillsborough Castle in the snow

Christmas Floristry Workshop

Have a go at making authentic Victorian floral decorations this Christmas at Hillsborough Castle.

02 December 2017

Events

10.00-12.30 or 14.30 - 17.00

Lucy Worsley on stage

Lucy Worsley's Favourite Queen

An evening talk with Historic Royal Palaces' Chief Curator, Lucy Worsley at Hillsborough Castle.

03 November 2017

Events Tours and talks

19.00 - 20.30