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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.

• 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)

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.