Dads Go Free

Dads can enjoy the stunning gardens of Northern Ireland’s royal residence for free on Father's Day weekend 2024.

Discover the gardens this Father's Day

Make it a day to remember and explore the incredible 100-acre royal gardens with your family. Run free on the Imaginary Menagerie play trail, admire the historic formal gardens, or picnic in the shaded woodlands. Then treat yourself or your dad to a delicious drink, cake and lunch from the café.

This free gardens ticket offer is available for all dads on the above dates. Just arrive at the ticket office and let them know you’re a dad! Please see full Terms & Conditions below.

When

15 - 16 June 2024

In line with gardens opening hours

Ticket Information

Members and under 5s go free.

Castle tickets are not included in this offer.

Included in gardens admission (members go free)

Buy Gardens only tickets

Families

A family of a mother, dad and two children in the cafe courtyard of the Weston Pavilion (visitor centre) at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Terms and Conditions

The promotion is not valid alongside any other offers.
People who identify as a dad can visit the gardens for free without proof of being a dad or requiring another paid ticket.
If the visit slot is full at the time of arrival due to necessary capacity limits, the visitor(s) will need to wait until the next available slot.
Castle visits are not included.