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When
04 December and 05 December 2026
10:15-12:15 and 13:30-15:30Where
Courthouse. Park in main car park at A1 entrance. Transport to Courthouse available.
Ticketing information
Adult: £65.00
Members: £55.00
Maximum of 20 people per session. All materials provided.
Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Buy ticketsPark in main car park at A1 entrance. Transport to Courthouse available.
Create your own personal Christmas wreath at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Create your own handmade door wreath this Christmas at Hillsborough Castle using fresh foliage from the royal gardens.
Guided by the talented and experienced hands of Lorna Brownlee, our resident florist, let your creative juices flow in this cosy, intimate session. All the festive foliage including spruces, ivy and holly berries will be plucked from our royal gardens and will fill the workshop space with the scents of the season.
A wonderful way to bring the festive spirit to your home and learn skills you can continue to use for years to come.
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- Tours and talks
- Things to see
Hillsborough Castle Game of Thrones Studio Tour and Coach Package
Travel from Dublin to the Game of Thrones Studio Tour and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, with coach travel and discounted entry included.
- Dates: Available
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Separate ticket
- Things to see
The Lost Garden
Experience the exotic side of the gardens as you wander through the Chinese glade, the Chilean walk, and the Irish bog garden.
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Dates:
In line with gardens opening hours
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- For members
- Tours and talks
- Events
Members-Only New Year's Day Walk at Hillsborough Castle
Enjoy the tranquility of the gardens surrounding Northern Ireland's only royal residence on a guided walk with Claire Woods.
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Dates:
01 January 2027
- Times: 10:30-11:30
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Members go free, no pre-booking required
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Good Friday Agreement
Hillsborough Castle was the scene for key meetings that led to this historic moment in Northern Ireland’s history
Mo Mowlam
A unique Northern Ireland Secretary and Hillsborough Castle resident
The story of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
‘The Grandest House in County Down’
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Official Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Guidebook
Descriptive, informative, authoritative - this superb guidebook is the best way to learn all there is about Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
£4.99
Shop Christmas Decorations
Browse through our beautiful range of Christmas decorations, ornaments and baubles.
From £5.50
Shop Christmas
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 £1.00