Ireland is Beautiful part of the world and there are plenty of things to do in her, if you are planning a trip to Ireland then this is the blog for you.

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harm you. ~Irish Blessing

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens


Impressive 18th-century mansion, built in the 1770s by Wills Hill, first Marquis of Downshire.Formerly the home of the Governor of Northern Ireland, the mansion is now the official residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. See the State Drawing Room, Dining Rooms and the furniture, silver from HMS Nelson. Within the grounds is Europe’s largest rhododendron bush.Extensive rose garden, lakeside walks.The Castle now opens its gates to the public each Saturday in May and June. Call to confirm tour times. Visitors can enjoy both guided tours of the mansion and walks in the gardens. A virtual tour of Hillsborough Castle can be found on www.nio.gov.uk.Pre-booking is advised. A tour of the house lasts approximately one hour with the last tour beginning at 4pm.Adult tickets for house and garden tour £5 and family ticket (two adults and up to four children) £12.50.Admission to gardens only £2.50 and family tickets £7.50. Concession: (60 years+, students) £3.50Wheelchair access.


Opening times:Essential to phone for opening times and costs.

Contact details:
The Square Hillsborough Down BT26 6AG
Tel: (028) 9268 2244Alt: (028) 9268 1309


Location and direction:
Situated just off Main Street in Hillsborough Read more

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