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The Crown Jewels

A priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England

Art at Hillsborough Castle

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

What's on at the palaces

Three suits of armour in cases in the Line of Kings Exhibition in the White Tower of the Tower of London. The two on the left were made for King Henry VIII (as a young boy and as an older man) and the one on the right was made for King Charles I.
Things to see

Line of Kings

Marvel at the historic armour of Henry VIII, Charles I and James II in the Line of Kings at the White Tower.

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Tower of London

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Photo of the Crown Jewels
Highlights Things to see

See the Crown Jewels

Prepare to be dazzled by this breathtaking, world famous collection of 23,578 gemstones at the Tower of London.

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Tower of London

Allow one hour

Included in palace admission (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.

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Hillsborough Castle

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hillsborough Castle

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

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Cumberland Art Gallery highlights

Find out more about the gallery and the display of works from the Royal Collection at Hampton Court Palace.