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Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Castle & Historic Landmark · County Down, Northern Ireland

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens is a castle & historic landmark in County Down, Northern Ireland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £15 · Child £8 · Family £41
Estimated advance online pricing (2025/26 levels); verify on the official site before booking.
Best time to goSpring to autumn.
School holiday tipNorthern Ireland schools break around the end of June and return in late August or early September, so July is the local peak. Visitors from England and Wales get quieter days in June and early July.
Best agesAbout 5+; steps and uneven ground, so check pram access
If it rainsMixed: walls and courtyards are outdoors, some rooms give shelter
Money saverCheck membership value (English Heritage, National Trust, HES, Cadw); family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsRoyal residence in Northern Ireland with gardens and tours.
What to packSturdy shoes, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers

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