Hillsborough Castle - Gardens Access Only

Explore 96 acres of 18th-century gardens and domesticated wilderness

Last admission 1 hour before closing

Included

Self-guided access to Hillsborough Castle gardens
Map

Not included

Entrance to the castle

There's nothing greater than the great outdoors and you can explore 96 acres of it in the gardens of Hillsborough Castle. Stroll around the lake and through the glen, wave at the water birds on the lake, and see the Quaker Burial ground, the Ice House, and more.

The glorious gardens at Hillsborough Castle were first developed in the 1760s, by Wills Hill, the first Marquess of Downshire. Follow in his footsteps with a walk around in the sunshine (fingers crossed). Look for Lady Alice's Temple, the Ice House, and the Lost Garden, not forgetting the four-acre walled kitchen garden where fruit and vegetables are harvested for the cafe.

There's so much to see in these gardens, you might want to bring a picnic and pretend you're in another century entirely.

For castle visits, please make sure to arrive 45 minutes prior to your booked time slot to allow time to make your way to the castle State Entrance
There is a pedestrian entrance to the gardens from Hillsborough village

Hillsborough Castle

The Square, BT26 6AG, Hillsborough

Wheelchair accessible Due to the garden landscape, only some paths are accessible to wheelchair users
Provider: Historic Royal Palaces
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Registered address: Apartment 28, Hampton Court Palace, KT8 9AU, Surrey, GB

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