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Life Through a Royal Lens

A must-see exhibition documenting the British Royal Family's ever-evolving relationship with the camera over the last 200 years.

  • Until 03 November
  • In line with castle opening hours
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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  • Things to see
  • Halloween
  • Families
  • Half term

Scarecrow Parade

Discover scarecrows on show this autumn made by local schools and community groups in partnership with local artists.

  • Until 17 November 2024
  • In-line with gardens opening hours
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in gardens admission (Members go free)
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  • Things to see

Gun Salute

See commemorative firings on the south terrace at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

  • TBC
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
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Ante Room

Discover the heart of the castle, which provides access to some of the most important spaces.

  • Open Weekends
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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  • Things to see

Granville Garden

Take a moment in this elegant rose garden created by Lady Granville, aunt to Queen Elizabeth II.

  • In line with gardens opening hours
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
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  • 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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  • Things to see
  • Tours and talks

The Castle

Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family inside Hillsborough Castle.

  • Open Weekends (Open Daily from 26 October - 03 November)
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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  • Things to see

Stair Hall

Explore the story of some key moments in the history of Ireland that shaped the role of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

  • Open Weekends
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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Jubilee Parterre

Discover a charming formal garden and find out why the castle's 19th-century summer house is so unusual.

  • In line with gardens opening hours
  • Hillsborough Castle
  • Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
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