Festive Wonder Weekends at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Celebrate Christmas with Wonder Weekends at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Discover a range of family-friendly activities: create your own arts and crafts, make your own Georgian chocolate treat and listen to Christmas tales inspired by the Yuletide season.
When
11 November - 16 December 2023
10:30 - 15:30Where
Clore Learning Centre
Ticketing information
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please queue in the Stable Yard for all workshops and activities.
Included in gardens admission (members go free)
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Georgian Chocolate: Make & Take a Chocolate Drumstick
Date: Saturday 02 December
Time: 10:30–11:15, 11:45–12:30, 13:30–14:15, 14:45-15:30. Last entry 14:45
Find out all about Georgian chocolate and make your own festive chocolate treat to take home, with Hillsborough Castle’s very own chocolatier, Jamie Penny!
KEY INFORMATION
Suitable for families with children aged 5+. Please note only children may make the chocolate drumstick.
Christmas Storytelling Sessions
Date: Saturday 16 December
Time: 10:30–11:00, 11:30-12.00, 12:30-13:00, 14:00 -14:30, 15:00-15:30
In this relaxed session for families, enjoy a wide range of cosy Christmas stories inspired by the festive season.
Key Information
Suitable for families with children aged 3+. All children must be accompanied.
EXPLORE WHAT'S ON
- 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)
- 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
- 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)
BROWSE MORE HISTORY AND STORIES
Art at Hillsborough Castle
Hillsborough Castle has become a place in which to see amazing art
The story of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
‘The Grandest House in County Down’
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Shop Christmas collection
Make the festive season one to cherish and remember with our selection of wonderful history-inspired gifts, tree decorations and delicious food and drink.
From £2.50
Shop Children's Toys
Discover our range of traditional toys and games inspired by Historic Royal Palaces. Bring history to life with our fun selection of toys and games inspired by our British heritage.
From £4.00
Shop food & drink
Feast your eyes on our wonderful selection of food inspired by our royal kitchen. Shop chocolates, preserves, jam, chocolate coins and the finest liqueurs.
From £4.00