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- Christmas
Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Explore the gardens this Christmas transformed with beautiful decorations inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas.
- Until 05 January 2025
- In line with gardens opening hours.
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Christmas
- Events
A Choral Christmas at Hillsborough Castle
Join the extraordinary Cappella Caeciliana for a memorable Christmas concert evening filled with festive performances.
- 15 December 2024 (sold out)
- 19:45 - 21:45 (doors open at 19:15) 30 minute interval at 20:30.
- Hillsborough Castle
- Separate ticket
- Tours and talks
New Year’s Day Garden Walks
Join our Head Gardener for an uplifting New Year’s Day walk around the gardens at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
- 01 January 2025
- 10:00 and 11:30, approximately 75 minutes.
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in gardens admission (Members go free)
- For members
- Events
- Exhibition
Members-only preview day: Royal Style in the Making
Members are invited to an exclusive preview day of Royal Style in the Making, a new exhibition at Hillsborough Castle that will unveil the intimate bond between royal clients and fashion designers.
- 14 March 2025
- Hillsborough Castle
- Free (advance booking required)
- Exhibition
- Things to see
Royal Style in the Making
Discover the intimate bond between royal clients and fashion designers in a captivating new exhibition at Hillsborough Castle.
- 15 March 2025 - 04 January 2026
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
- Tours and talks
Community Access Scheme
Explore Hillsborough Castle and Gardens for free with your local community or adult learning group.
- Two to three times per year as required
- 10.30 – 14.00
- Hillsborough Castle
- Things to see
Ante Room
Discover the heart of the castle, which provides access to some of the most important spaces.
- In line with castle opening times
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
Granville Garden
Take a moment in this elegant rose garden created by Lady Granville, aunt to Queen Elizabeth II.
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
Hillsborough Fort
Uncover the origins of the Hill family in their first home in Hillsborough.
- Closed indoors
- Hillsborough Castle
- Free
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