💜 Bluebell season has begun 💜 Come and see for yourself this Bank Holiday Weekend 🤩

🗓️ 04-06 May 2024
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Reflections by Lady Alice's Temple 🌷 🛶 Did you know this temple is named after Lady Alice Hill, beloved daughter of the 4th Marquess of Downshire!

🍍 Hands up if you've ever spotted a pineapple at Hillsborough Castle! 🙋 This phenomenon of the Georgian era certainly left its impact on the Castle 🏰

🎥 Palace Host Team Leader Christine Grant tells us more...

🎉 May Day Weekend 2024 🎉 From a brass band to a royal gun salute, and family crafts to lawn games 🤩 Join us for a long-weekend of family fun!

🗓️ 04-06 May 2024

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📅 A year ago today we held our Gala dinner to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

🕊️ Northern Ireland has made incredible progress since its signing and together we can continue to drive growth and build a more united society. 1/3

Castles topped our #WorldHeritageDay poll today as the place to visit!

Try these enchanting #NationalLottery supported ones:
🏰Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland
🏰Lincoln Castle, England
🏰Cardiff Castle, Wales
🏰Dean Castle, Scotland

🌷Tulips glorious tulips 🌷The gardens are full of colour! Which tulip is your favourite? 🤔 Let us know👇

🌼 Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Spring Daffodil Show 🌼

🤩 See varieties raised by breeders in New Zealand and the USA in over 99 different classes 🌏

🗓️ Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April 2024
⏰ 13:00-17:00
🎟️ Free entry is included in your Gardens ticket.

🏰 Special Interest Tours 🖼️ Delve deeper into Hillsborough Castle's unique history by joining our specially themed guided castle tours...

🎨 Art Tour 🎨
🗓️ 12 and 13 April

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Tour 🏳️‍🌈
🗓️ 19 and 20 April

🏰 Politics Tour 🏰
🗓️ 26 and 27 April
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Following storm closures yesterday, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens will be open again today as usual. Pre-booked tickets from yesterday will also remain valid today.

Due to the weather warnings in place, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens will be closed today. If you have a ticket pre-booked, we will be in touch via email with more information. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.