Explore 100 acres of beautiful gardens
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Tickets available on the day.
RHS member 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 RHS card must be shown.
Ticket types included in the offer are Adult Gardens tickets only.
Separate ticket
Hillsborough Castle's glorious gardens are bursting with colour and waiting for you to enjoy. Explore 100 acres of beautiful gardens at Hillsborough Castle, with your RHS member card.
Discover picturesque areas including the Walled Garden, Lady Alice's Temple and Yew Tree Walk, as you wander around the ornamental grounds and peaceful woodlands.
This offer is valid for the gardens only and not the Castle.
Terms and conditions
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens is a member of the RHS Partner Gardens Scheme. RHS members can visit our gardens (entry to the castle is an additional charge) for free, when we are open, on presentation of a valid RHS membership card.
Scans or photos of membership cards are not accepted.
This offer is valid for the gardens only and not the Castle.
For joint RHS Members, only the member with the * on their card is entitled to free access.
Promotions cannot be used in conjunction with the child summer offer; full price child tickets apply.
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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
- Things to see
Walled Garden
Enter the castle grounds through this 18th-century walled garden, which has been expertly restored using traditional methods.
- Dates: In line with gardens opening hours
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Lake
Explore an expanse of picturesque waterways and magnificent giant sequoia trees in this secluded section of the castle grounds
- Dates: In line with gardens opening hours
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
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Mo Mowlam
A unique Northern Ireland Secretary and Hillsborough Castle resident