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Disney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Hunt

Discover family fun with Winnie the Pooh and friends. Treat your family with free gardens tickets for kids.

  • 28 June - 31 August

  • In line with gardens opening hours
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in all admission tickets (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
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ON SALE SOON

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  • Workshops

Garden Workshops

Join our expert gardeners in workshops and explore Hillsborough Castle's historic gardens.

  • Selected dates until 04 September

  • 10.30 - 12.30
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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Royal Style in the Making

Discover the intimate bond between royal clients and fashion designers in a captivating new exhibition at Hillsborough Castle.

  • Until 04 January 2026

  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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ON SALE SOON

  • Tours and talks

Hillsborough Castle Special Interest Tours

Led by an expert guide, delve deeper into Hillsborough Castle's unique history.

  • Selected dates from July.

  • 10:30 & 16:15 (see individual tour sections)
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Separate ticket
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BOOKING SOON

  • For members
  • Tours and talks
  • Events

Members-Only Gardens Tours at Hillsborough Castle

Explore the gardens surrounding Northern Ireland's only royal residence with an expert guide on these members-only tours.

  • 14 June and 20 September 2025

  • 11:00
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Free (advance booking required)
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  • Families

Hillsboroughton

Discover an evening of elegance at Hillsboroughton, a Bridgerton-inspired event in the stunning surroundings of the South Terrace in Hillsborough Castle’s gardens, led by reowned producer Peter Corry.

  • Saturday 28 June 2025

  • Access from 18:15 (after gardens have fully closed to the public).
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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  • Families
  • Events

Kids Go Free

Treat the kids this summer holidays with a free visit to the 100 acre gardens.

  • 28 June - 31 August 2025
  • In line with gardens opening hours
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in gardens admission (Members go free)
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SOLD OUT

  • Events
  • Families

Thank you for the Musicals

Experience a range of sensational musical performances with Peter Corry. See classics including Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked and Mamma Mia!

  • Sunday 29 June 2025 (sold out)

  • From 18:15
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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Queen James: The Life and Loves of Britain's First King

Join author Gareth Russell in Hillsborough Castle's stunning throne room and discover more about his new book Queen James: The Life and Loves of Britain's First King.

  • 18 July 2025

  • 17:00 - 19:00
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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