Join our expert gardeners for guided walks and tours in the historic gardens of Hillsborough Castle throughout the changing seasons. Discover what's in season and explore the magnificent history behind the beautiful plants and flowers.
Each tour starts in the Weston Pavilion at the Lower Visitor Centre and finishes back at the Weston Pavilion.
Want to learn more about our gardens? Join a garden workshop led by our gardeners to discover more about the gardens at Hillsborough Castle's only royal residence.
When
15 May 2024
10.30 - 12.00Ticketing information
Ticket price: £20.20.
Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Buy TicketsPlanting productive vegetable gardens
Come and join Daniel Coombes and the Walled Garden team as they introduce you to the range of fruit and vegetables being grown this year and explain the techniques they are using. Examine the early crops and enjoy the fruit blossom.
The tour takes places in the Walled Garden and the surfaces are even.
Date: Wednesday 15 May 2024
Time: 10.30
Location: Meet in the Lower Visitor Centre
EXPLORE WHAT'S ON
- Tours and talks
- Events
Garden Workshops
Join our expert gardeners in workshops and explore Hillsborough Castle's historic gardens.
- Until 14 September 2024
- 10.30 - 12.30
- Hillsborough Castle
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Families
Summer Music In The Gardens
Spend a summer afternoon relaxing in the gardens and listening to music.
- Until 17 August
- 14:00 - 16:00
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (members go free)
- Events
- Families
Peter Rabbit Adventure
Discover 100 acres of fun with Peter and friends this summer. Treat your family with free gardens tickets for kids.
- Until 01 September 2024
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (members go free)
BROWSE MORE HISTORY AND STORIES
Art at Hillsborough Castle
Hillsborough Castle has become a place in which to see amazing art
The story of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
‘The Grandest House in County Down’
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Shop homewares
In our home section you will find stylish lifestyle home accessories and furnishings, including cushions, tapestries, ornaments and much more which will add those finishing touches to make your room complete.
From £5.00
Shop food & drink
Feast your eyes on our wonderful selection of food inspired by our royal kitchen. Shop chocolates, preserves, jam, chocolate coins and the finest liqueurs.
From £4.00