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Art at Hillsborough Castle

Hillsborough Castle has become a place in which to see amazing art

A history of royal weddings

From Queen Victoria to the modern royals

What's on at the palaces

Events Families

Evening Courtyard Carol Singing

Get Christmas off to a traditional start by singing carols through some of the palace courtyards.

16, 18, 19, 22 and 23 December 2019

Hampton Court Palace

18:00 and 20:00

Separate ticket (advance booking required)

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A view of Kensington Palace at twilight with Christmas trees and lights on the front of the palace
Events Member only

Members' Christmas Luncheon at Kensington Palace

Join us for a luxurious Christmas-themed lunch in the Pavilion at Kensington Palace.

13 December 2019

Kensington Palace

12:00

Separate ticket (advance booking required)

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A middle-aged couple walk through the State Entrance Hall whilst other visitors explore behind them. The room features a stone-tiled floor with painted-effect stone walls. Large oil paintings and portraits in gold frames hang on the surrounding walls.
Things to see

State Entrance Hall

Start your tour in the magnificent state entrance, where royals, politicians and peacemakers all enter the castle.

Open daily for castle tours

Hillsborough Castle

Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)

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Two young girls look at a replica of a diamond silver tiara on a red display pillow in a historic room.
Things to see

State Dining Room

Explore this stylish setting for Georgian entertainment, where Her Majesty The Queen still hosts dinners.

Open daily for castle tours

Hillsborough Castle

Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)

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Visitors enjoying the State Drawing Room in Hillsborough Castle. A young couple are in the foreground sat on a 2-seater sofa, seemingly enjoying the views around them. The rest of the group are spread around the room; a HRP Explainer stands in the background.
Things to see

State Drawing Room

Discover contemporary Irish art from the collection of HRH The Prince of Wales in this elegant family space.

Open daily for castle tours

Hillsborough Castle

Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)

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A lady stands in a Georgian room, looking around her at the gold-framed paintings adorning the Red Room. The walls are covered in deep red silk damask and a marble fireplace is visible. An older couple can be seen in the background, also looking at the paintings.
Things to see

Red Room

Political history meets royal life and a spectacular collection of art, deep in the heart of Hillsborough Castle.

Open daily for castle tours

Hillsborough Castle

Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)

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A group of visitors enjoying a viewing of the Red Room, one of Hillsborough Castle's State Rooms. Two young girls appear in the foreground along with a young couple. A small group of older ladies and gentlemen can be seen in the background having just entered the room. The walls are lined with a deep red silk damask and a variety of oil paintings in gold frames of various sizes fill the walls.

A majestic day out, rain or shine

Come rain or shine, there is always something to do in the castle, grounds and eating spots at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in the White Garden at Kensington Palace

Modern Royals

Kensington Palace is the official residence of TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children, and Prince Harry.