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Essential information for visiting Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Essential information for visiting Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Getting here

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.

Tickets and prices

Entry to Hillsborough Castle is by guided castle tour only.

Combined castle tour and gardens ticket prices (no donation):

  • Members: Free
  • Adult (18+ years old): £11.40
  • Child (5-15 years old): £5.70

Opening times

Monday - Sunday: 09:30 - 16:00

Last admission: 15:00

Please check for information on closures and notices.

Visit essentials

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
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Only guide dogs are permitted
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Accessibility

We do everything we can to ensure disabled visitors enjoy their visit to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. 

Disabled visitors are entitled to bring an accompanying adult/carer free of charge.

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Eating

Enjoy a wide ranging seasonal menu, featuring produce grown in our very own Walled Garden.

Hillsborough Castle Café: 
Located in the Weston Pavilion, Pineapple Yard

The Stable Yard Tea Room: 
Located in the Stable Yard

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Shopping

Shop for gifts and souvenirs inspired by this famous royal residence.

Our shops offer everything from souvenirs and gifts, to fine jewellery. You can also shop online and non-EU residents can buy tax-free.

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Group visits

We offer reduced admission for groups of 15 people or more.

Enjoy a castle tour and all-day entry to 100 acres of world-famous historic gardens.

Plan your group visit

School visits

We offer everything you need for the perfect educational visit.

Spaces are limited so book in advance.

You can include special sessions and workshops designed for pupils of all ages.

Plan your school visit

Downloads

Hillsborough Castle and Garden map Car park map
A family of a mother, dad and two children in the cafe courtyard of the Weston Pavilion (visitor centre) at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Enjoy a coffee or slice of cake

Enjoy delicious cakes, sandwiches and hot meals made with produce sources from our own Walled Garden. 

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A young teenage girl and her younger sister smile as they view a replica of a silver tiara studded with diamonds, on a red display cushion.
Families Tours and talks

Hillsborough Castle family tour

Uncover the stories behind guests of Hillsborough Castle, on this fun tour designed with families in mind.

Weekends only

Hillsborough Castle

11:30 or 14:30

Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)

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The South Terrace, looking south-east across the terrace flagstones towards the small topiary trees and summer shrubs. The Greek Temple is just seen through the castle portico in the background on the left of the image.
Things to see

The Gardens

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

Open daily

Hillsborough Castle

09:30-16:00 (last admission is 15:00)

Included in all admission tickets (members go free)

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A guide shows a group of visitors the Throne Room in the State Rooms at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Two red and gold thrones sit at one end of the room and the walls are lined with green silk damask and the walls are lined with historical artwork.
Tours and talks Things to see

Castle tours

Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family on a guided tour of Hillsborough Castle.

Open daily

Hillsborough Castle

Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)

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