Can you visit Hillsborough Castle?

Entry to Hillsborough Castle is by guided castle tour only. Combined castle tour and gardens ticket prices (no donation): Members: Free.

Also to know is, is Hillsborough Castle open to the public?

Hillsborough Castle is the official UK government residence in Northern Ireland and also of the secretary of state and royal family. :: Entry to Hillsborough Castle is by guided castle tours only, from April 18. The gardens will be open daily from the same day.

One may also ask, who lives at Hillsborough Castle? It is the residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and the official residence in Northern Ireland of Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the British royal family when they visit the region, as well as a guest house for prominent international visitors.

Also, how much does it cost to visit Hillsborough Castle?

Combined castle tour & gardens ticket with 10% online discount

Type Online price with donation
Adult age 18-64 £11.40 £12.60
Child age 5-15 under 5's go free; children must be accompanied by an adult. £5.70 £6.30
Concession Age 65+ or 16-17, full-time student, disabled visitor £9.10 £10.10

Can you take dogs to Hillsborough Castle?

Dogs are not permitted in Hillsborough Castle and Gardens unless they are registered assistance dogs. All registered assistance dogs, even those in training, are welcome and can accompany their owners on castle tours.

Can you get married at Hillsborough Castle?

Weddings. With its lush grounds, stunning interiors and impressive Georgian facade, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens is the perfect setting for a fairy tale wedding. Licensed marquee sites are available from morning until night for both your ceremony and evening reception.

How do I get to Hillsborough Castle?

Train. Lisburn station - 5 miles from Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Bus route 38 connects Lisburn bus station and Hillsborough castle. Moira station - 8 to 11 miles from Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

How far is Hillsborough from Belfast?

11 miles

Whats on in Hillsborough?

What's on around Hillsborough
  • The Worst Café in The World.
  • Rowallane Garden - Fun in the Garden.
  • Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening.
  • “There is no incurable!” A path to health for body and soul.
  • Murlough National Nature Reserve - Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt.

Can you visit Kensington Palace?

Kensington Palace. The Queen's State Apartments will be closed until 31 March 2020. Walk in the footsteps of royalty in Victoria's re-imagined childhood rooms, the magnificent King's State Apartments and the famous Sunken Garden.

What are the queens residences?

London

Where do the English royals live?

Buckingham Palace

What royals live in Windsor Castle?

George's Hall for the use of the Knights of his newly founded Order of the Garter. Ten British monarchs now lie buried in the chapel: Edward IV, Henry VI, Henry VIII, Charles I, George III, George IV, William IV, Edward VII, George V and George VI.

Where did the royals live before Buckingham Palace?

Before there was Buckingham Palace, there was St. James's Palace. It's the oldest royal residence in the entire United Kingdom, with most of its construction taking place in the 1530s under Henry VIII. When the Palace of Whitehall was destroyed in a fire, the royal family moved its main residence to St.

When did the Queen visit Northern Ireland?

State visit of Elizabeth II to the Republic of Ireland. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, made a state visit to the Republic of Ireland from 17 May to 20 May 2011, at the invitation of the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.

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