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- Things to see
Gun Salute
See commemorative firings on the south terrace at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
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Dates:
17 July 2026
- Times: 12:00
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Exhibition
- Things to see
Royal Style in the Making
Discover the intimate bond between royal clients and fashion designers in a captivating new exhibition at Hillsborough Castle.
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Dates:
Until 03 January 2027 (in line with Castle opening hours).
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
- Events
- Workshops
Garden Workshops
Join our expert gardeners for spring and summer workshops in the historic gardens.
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Dates:
Select days until September 2026
- Times: 10.30 - 12.30
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Tours and talks
Hillsborough Castle Special Interest Tours
Led by an expert guide, delve deeper into Hillsborough Castle's unique history.
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Dates:
Select dates in July 2026
- Times: 10:30 & 12:00 (see individual tour sections)
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Separate ticket
- Events
Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
Discover over 50 stalls of artisan food, craft, art and sustainable homewares at the Royal Hillsborough Farmers’ Market. Indulge in street food, soak up live music, and enjoy entertainment for all ages.
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Dates:
Saturday 27 June and Saturday 25 July
- Times: 10:00 - 16:00
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Free
- Families
- Events
Beano Hijinks at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Join 100 acres of total time travel trouble this summer holidays. Kids go free!
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Dates:
27 June - 31 August 2026
- Times: In line with gardens opening hours
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Included in all admission tickets (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
- Events
Running Festival
Join us for this year’s Hillsborough Running Festival, in support of Action Mental Health, brought to you by RunThrough Events.
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Dates:
Sunday 26 July 2026
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Events
On the road to the Fleadh
Join us and celebrate the Fleadh Cheoil coming to Belfast for the first time with live music in our café from 12:00 - 14:30 on selected dates at the start of August.
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Dates:
01 - 02 August and 08 - 09 August 2026
- Times: 12:00 - 14:30
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Free
- For members
- Events
- Tours and talks
Members-Only Book Talk and Dinner with Tracy Borman
Members are invited to an exclusive evening talk and three-course dinner with author Tracy Borman as she shares hidden details behind her new book, 'The House of Boleyn'.
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Dates:
04 August 2026
- Times: Doors open at 18:15 for a 18:30 start
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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