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Hillsborough Castle & Gardens
Hillsborough, Down · BT26 6AG
At a Glance
HillsboroughHillsborough, Down
Indoor & Outdoor
Paid
Babies 0–1, Toddlers 1–3, Preschool 3–5, Primary 5–11, Tweens 11–13, Teens 13–17
Museums & Heritage
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Free
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Activities
Gardens · Historic House · Heritage · Walking · Sensory
Explore Northern Ireland’s royal residence and 100 acres of beautiful gardens, with woodland walks, family trails, sensory play, historic surroundings and plenty of space for little ones to explore.
Top Tips
- ⭐Allow plenty of time for the gardens — there’s much more to explore than just the castle.
- ⭐Look out for the family play trail and hidden corners throughout the grounds.
- ⭐Under-5s can visit the gardens free.
- ⭐The booking link below is currently for gardens-only admission and does not include entry to the castle.
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