Explore acres of beautiful gardens that surround Hillsborough Castle, the official royal residence of Northern Ireland. From ornamental grounds to peaceful woodland, meandering waterways and picturesque glens, there are over 100 spectacular acres to discover.

Hop, skip and jump over to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens this summer to experience a special Peter Rabbit™ Adventure. See Beatrix Potter’s beloved characters brought to life for the first time at Northern Ireland’s royal residence. Let your imagination roam as you follow a trail alongside meandering waterways, through enchanting woodland, and into a walled garden with gardeners much friendlier than Mr McGregor! Included in your gardens ticket until 1 September 2024.

Hillsborough Castle has recently announced major re-hang of Irish art in the State Drawing Room in addition to acquiring over 50 historically significant miniature portraits.

The State Drawing Room at Hillsborough Castle is known for its impressive collection of Irish art and now a major re-hang has been announced by Historic Royal Palaces, the charity which manages the castle and gardens. 33 new works of art are now on view in a veritable who’s who of Irish art that has been made possible by collaborations with a variety of lenders, including Crawford Art Gallery in Cork who have loaned 14 artworks, marking the castle’s largest ever loan from the Republic of Ireland.