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STORIES
The story of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
‘The Grandest House in County Down’
The execution of Charles I
Tried and sentenced to death for high treason
The Rubens ceiling
The crowning glory of the Banqueting House
The story of Banqueting House
Four hundred years of history and the site of a royal execution
Art at Hillsborough Castle
Hillsborough Castle has become a place in which to see amazing art
Cumberland Art Gallery highlights
Find out more about the gallery and the display of works from the Royal Collection at Hampton Court Palace.
WHAT'S ON AT THE PALACES
- Things to see
- Events
- Families
- Christmas
Walking With The Snowman
Explore a magical festive trail as Raymond Briggs' classic comes to Hillsborough Castle.
- 18 November 2023 - 07 January 2024
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in gardens admission (members go free)
- Things to see
Haunted Gallery and Processional Route
Walk Henry VIII’s route from his private apartments to the Chapel and see the infamous Haunted Gallery in the State Apartments.
- Open
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Things to see
Red Room
Political history meets royal life and a spectacular collection of art, deep in the heart of Hillsborough Castle.
- Group bookings only
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)
- Things to see
- Tours and talks
The Castle
Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family inside Hillsborough Castle.
- Group bookings only
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)
- For members
- Events
Members-Only Day at Banqueting House
Explore the Banqueting House, Whitehall at your leisure on this exclusive members-only day.
- 20 January 2024
- 10.00 - 16.00 (last entry at 15.30)
- Banqueting House
- Free
- Things to see
State Entrance Hall
Start your tour in the magnificent state entrance, where royals, politicians and peacemakers all enter the castle.
- Group bookings only
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)
OTHER PAGES THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST
Cumberland Art Gallery highlights
Find out more about the gallery and the display of works from the Royal Collection at Hampton Court Palace.
How we brought dragons back to Kew
80 new dragons now adorn the Great Pagoda at Kew once more, following a major conservation project by Historic Royal Palaces.