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Opening and closing times

Information on seasonal hours and planned closures

Information on seasonal hours and planned closures

Find out when you can visit

Castle Tours

  • 01-30 November 2018: Wednesday to Sunday, one tour per hour, starting on the hour (first tour: 10:00, final tour: 15:00)
  • 01 December 2018 - 01 January 2019: Tours daily (first tour: 10:00, final tour: 15:00)
  • 02 January-28 February 2019: Wednesday to Sunday, one tour per hour, starting on the hour (first tour: 10:00, final tour: 15:00)
  • 01-31 March 2019: Tours daily, four tours per hour, starting on the hour, 15 minutes past, 30 minutes past and 45 minutes past (first tour: 10:00, final tour: 15:00)

Daily Gardens admission

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

Planned closures

  • 24-26 December 2018 - Closed
  • 31 December 2018 - Gardens open only (no castle tours)
  • 01 January 2019 - Gardens open only (no castle tours)
  • 04 January 2019 - Last castle tour commences 11:00, gardens open as usual.

Potential disruptions

Our ambitious programme of conservation, re-presentation, and re-imagination will make Hillsborough Castle and gardens a place for discovery, delight, and learning for visitors of all ages. 

Due to the nature of the on-going Hillsborough Castle Project it is possible there may be closures or restricted access to the building and/or gardens during your visit. We endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum during this time, and thank you for your understanding. 

Hillsborough Castle is scheduled to re-open fully in April 2019.

Explore what's on

Throne Room with silk green damask walls, wooden floor and large rug. Two red and gold Chairs of State, or 'thrones' are situated at the far end of the room. Gold-framed paintings of landscapes adorn the walls and three large chandeliers hang above.
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.

Wednesday to Sunday

Hillsborough Castle

10:00-15:00, two tours per hour starting on the hour and 30 minutes past

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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)

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20 members of the choral group Cappella Carciliana stand in front of the State Entrance to Hillsborough Castle. The stone pillars and Georgian windows of the castle are visible in the background. The gentlemen wear a black suit and tie whilst the ladies in the group wear green ballgown dress.
Events

A Choral Christmas at the Castle

Because there's nothing more magical than carols in a castle dressed for Christmas.

01 December 2018

Hillsborough Castle

19:45-22:00

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