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Kids go free
Until 31 August 2026
Hillsborough Castle Hijinks
Until 31 August 2026
On the road to the Fleadh
01 - 02 August and 08 - 09 August 2026
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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:
Until 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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
- For members
- Tours and talks
- Events
Members-Only Gardens Tours at Hillsborough Castle
Explore the gardens surrounding Northern Ireland's only royal residence with an expert guide on these members-only tours.
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Dates:
19 September 2026
- Times: 11:00 - 12:00
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Free (advance booking required)
- For members
- Events
- Tours and talks
Members-Only Talk: Defence and Delight at Hillsborough Fort
Members are invited to an exclusive talk by Dr Wills McNeilly, Assistant Curator of Historic Buildings, exploring the heritage and archaeology of Hillsborough Fort.
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Dates:
19 September 2026
- Times: 14:00 - 15:00. Doors open at 13:45.
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Families
- Half term
- Events
Halloween at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Discover autumn magic for all the family with workshops, storytelling, autumnal games and more.
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Dates:
24 October - 01 November 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)
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