at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
- Families
- Christmas
Christmas Family Activities
Celebrate Christmas with a range of festive family-friendly activities and workshops.
- 11 November - 16 December 2023
- 10:30 - 15:30
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in gardens admission (members go free)
- Things to see
- Events
- Families
- Christmas
Walking With The Snowman
Explore a magical festive trail as Raymond Briggs' classic comes to Hillsborough Castle.
- 18 November 2023 - 07 January 2024
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in gardens admission (members go free)
- Events
- Christmas
Christmas wreath making workshop
Create a seasonal Christmas wreath using foliage from the castle grounds.
- 08, 09 and 13 December 2023
- 10:00 and 13:30
- Hillsborough Castle
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Families
- Christmas
- Events
- Things to see
Brunch with Santa
Indulge in a magical brunch with Santa at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens!
- 02, 09, 16, and 23 December
- 10:00-13:00
- Hillsborough Castle
- Free
- Events
- For members
Members-Only Carols by the Christmas Tree
Wrap up warm and join us for a selection of traditional Christmas carols and a warm drink under the stars. Celebrate Christmas and spread the festive cheer. Invitation warmly extended to volunteers and staff.
- 14 December 2023
- 16:00
- Hillsborough Castle
- Free
- Tours and talks
Community Access Scheme
Explore Hillsborough Castle and Gardens for free with your local community or adult learning group.
- Two to three times per year as required
- 10.30 – 14.00
- Hillsborough Castle
- Things to see
Gun Salute
See commemorative firings on the south terrace at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
- Next date to be confirmed
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (members go free)
- Things to see
Ante Room
Discover the heart of the castle, which provides access to some of the most important spaces.
- Group bookings only
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)
- Things to see
Hillsborough Fort
Uncover the origins of the Hill family in their first home in Hillsborough.
- Closed indoors
- Hillsborough Castle
- Free
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