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Garden Workshops

Join our expert gardeners for spring and summer workshops in the historic gardens.

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Beano Hijinks at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Join 100 acres of total time travel trouble this summer holidays. Kids go free!

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Gun Salute

See commemorative firings on the south terrace at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

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Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market

Discover over 50 stalls of artisan food, craft, art and sustainable homewares at the Royal Hillsborough Farmers’ Market. Indulge in street food, soak up live music, and enjoy entertainment for all ages.

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Running Festival

Join us for this year’s Hillsborough Running Festival, in support of Action Mental Health, brought to you by RunThrough Events.

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On the road to the Fleadh

Join us and celebrate the Fleadh Cheoil coming to Belfast for the first time with live music in our café from 12:00 - 14:30 on selected dates at the start of August.

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BOOKING NOW

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Members-Only Book Talk and Dinner with Tracy Borman

Members are invited to an exclusive evening talk and three-course dinner with author Tracy Borman as she shares hidden details behind her new book, 'The House of Boleyn'.

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BOOKING SOON

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Members-Only Gardens Tours at Hillsborough Castle

Explore the gardens surrounding Northern Ireland's only royal residence with an expert guide on these members-only tours.

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BOOKING SOON

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Members-Only Talk: Defence and Delight at Hillsborough Fort

Members are invited to an exclusive talk by Dr Wills McNeilly, Assistant Curator of Historic Buildings, exploring the heritage and archaeology of Hillsborough Fort.

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