Explore 100 acres of beautiful gardens
Explore 100 acres of beautiful gardens at Hillsborough Castle, with your Gardeners' World 2-for-1 card.
Hillsborough Castle's glorious gardens are bursting with colour and waiting for you to enjoy.
Discover ornamental grounds, peaceful woodland, meandering waterways and picturesque glens at Northern Ireland's royal residence.
Highlights include the recently restored Walled Garden, Yew Tree Walk, Moss Walk, the Lake and Lady Alice's Temple.
This offer is valid for the gardens only and not the castle.
When
AvailableTicketing information
Tickets available on the day.
Card holders are able to purchase a single ticket on arrival to be admitted to the gardens only. This offer is not for the Castle and a valid Gardeners' World discount card must be shown.
Ticket types included in the offer are adult, concession and child. Family tickets are not included.
Separate ticket
Explore what's on
- Events
- Workshops
Garden Workshops
Join our expert gardeners in workshops and explore Hillsborough Castle's historic gardens.
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Selected dates until 04 September
- 10.30 - 12.30
- Hillsborough Castle
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Events
- Things to see
- Families
- Easter
Spring Spectacular
An extravaganza of buds, bulbs and blooms in Hillsborough Castle's stunning gardens.
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Until 05 May 2025
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Tours and talks
- Events
Spring Spectacular workshops
Enjoy a series of garden workshops this spring as part of Spring Spectacular. Create your seasonal bouquets or try planting your own flowers and vegetables.
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05 - 26 May 2025
- 11 - 15.30
- Hillsborough Castle
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Browse more history and stories
The story of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
‘The Grandest House in County Down’