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Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

@hillscastle

The historic Georgian castle surrounded by 100 acres of beautiful gardens in the heart of Hillsborough village. Cared for by @HRP_Palaces.

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linkhttp://www.hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle calendar_today06-05-2014 14:53:31

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Yesterday evening, The Queen hosted a reception for survivors of domestic abuse and those who work to support them. Her Majesty recognised the dedication of the many individuals and organisations across Northern Ireland involved in this sector. 1/2 🧡

Yesterday evening, The Queen hosted a reception for survivors of domestic abuse and those who work to support them. 

Her Majesty recognised the dedication of the many individuals and organisations across Northern Ireland involved in this sector. 1/2 🧡
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Last week His Majesty the King visited Hillsborough Castle and Gardens and met with members of staff. Whilst on his visit, His Majesty joined a workshop and held a Reception with Co-operation Ireland for Future Leaders Programme participants. πŸ“· Northern Ireland Office

Last week His Majesty the King visited Hillsborough Castle and Gardens and met with members of staff. Whilst on his visit, His Majesty joined a workshop and held a Reception with Co-operation Ireland for Future Leaders Programme participants.

πŸ“· <a href="/NIOgov/">Northern Ireland Office</a>
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Have you been to visit Royal Style in the Making at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens yet? 🧡 Check out the gorgeous floral display just outside the exhibition! Let us know if you have visited Royal Style in the Making πŸ‘‡

Have you been to visit Royal Style in the Making at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens yet? 🧡 

Check out the gorgeous floral display just outside the exhibition! Let us know if you have visited Royal Style in the Making πŸ‘‡
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Mums go free this weekend πŸŽ‰ Enjoy a perfect Mothering Sunday weekend 🌱 🎟️ This free gardens ticket offer, and discounted Castle tour ticket, is available for all mums 29 - 30 March. Head to the ticket office and let them know you’re a mum! πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3Rr3VpE

Mums go free this weekend πŸŽ‰ Enjoy a perfect Mothering Sunday weekend  🌱 

🎟️ This free gardens ticket offer, and discounted Castle tour ticket, is available for all mums 29 - 30 March. Head to the ticket office and let them know you’re a mum!
πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3Rr3VpE
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The Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt returns to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens! 🐰 Hop on down and explore the iconic gardens as you search for the iconic Lindt GOLD BUNNY statues peeking out from the spring blooms! πŸ”Ž πŸ“† 12 April - 27 April 2025 🎟️ bit.ly/4kJiWkm

The Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt returns to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens! 🐰

Hop on down and explore the iconic gardens as you search for the iconic Lindt GOLD BUNNY statues peeking out from the spring blooms! πŸ”Ž 

πŸ“† 12 April - 27 April 2025 
🎟️ bit.ly/4kJiWkm
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🌺 Join us this Saturday for the Spring Flower Show, in partnership with Northern Ireland Daffodil Group! 🌼 See hundreds of different varieties of daffodils and spring flowers 🀩 πŸ“† 05 April, 13:00 - 17:00 🎟️ Included in garden ticket admission. πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4iYyVtw

🌺 Join us this Saturday for the Spring Flower Show, in partnership with Northern Ireland Daffodil Group! 🌼 See hundreds of different varieties of daffodils and spring flowers 🀩 

πŸ“† 05 April, 13:00 - 17:00
🎟️ Included in garden ticket admission.
πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4iYyVtw
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🌱 Seed sowing workshop 🌱 Join the Walled Garden Team and learn how to sow a range of seeds, annuals and perennial, flowers and vegetables! 🌼 Get hands on preparing compost, filling seed trays and sowing the seed, ready to take home and germinate. 🎟️ bit.ly/Springspectacu…

🌱 Seed sowing workshop 🌱 Join the Walled Garden Team and learn how to sow a range of seeds, annuals and perennial, flowers and vegetables! 🌼 

Get hands on preparing compost, filling seed trays and sowing the seed, ready to take home and germinate. 

🎟️ bit.ly/Springspectacu…
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Easter holiday plans? Join us at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens for the Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt 🐰 Enjoy a fun family day in our gorgeous gardens while you hunt for elusive GOLD BUNNY statues πŸ”Ž πŸ“† 12 April - 27 April 2025 🎟️ bit.ly/4jvTUne

Easter holiday plans? Join us at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens for the Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt 🐰

Enjoy a fun family day in our gorgeous gardens while you hunt for elusive GOLD BUNNY statues πŸ”Ž 

πŸ“† 12 April - 27 April 2025
🎟️ bit.ly/4jvTUne
Queen's University Belfast πŸŽ“ (@qubelfast) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are delighted to announce a very special new partnership with Historic Royal Palaces at #Hillsborough Castle, that places societal impact at its heart. The partnership, which spans several areas, including collaborative research, student placements, and joint programming,

We are delighted to announce a very special new partnership with Historic Royal Palaces at #Hillsborough Castle, that places societal impact at its heart.

The partnership, which spans several areas, including collaborative research, student placements, and joint programming,
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Have you been to visit the Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt at Hillsborough Castle yet? 🐰 Explore our lovely gardens and enjoy the perfect family activity this Easter 🀩 πŸ“† 12 April - 27 April 2025 🎟️ Included in gardens admission.

Have you been to visit the Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt at Hillsborough Castle yet? 🐰 

Explore our lovely gardens and enjoy the perfect family activity this Easter 🀩 

πŸ“† 12 April - 27 April 2025
🎟️ Included in gardens admission.
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Last night we marked the start of a special new partnership with Historic Royal Palaces at #HillsboroughCastle; one which shares the ambition to inspire positive change in #NorthernIreland and beyond. The signing ceremony took place at Hillsborough Castle and was attended by special

Last night we marked the start of a special new partnership with <a href="/HRP_palaces/">Historic Royal Palaces</a> at #HillsboroughCastle; one which shares the ambition to inspire positive change in #NorthernIreland and beyond.  

The signing ceremony took place at Hillsborough Castle and was attended by special
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A penny for your thoughts πŸͺ™ Following a tradition of placing coins in buildings, Andrew Gault leaves a time capsule inside the new boundary wall at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Future generations may one day find it! πŸ‘·β€β™‚οΈπŸ‘·β€β™‚οΈ @_DesignID

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Bloomin' lovely 🌷 Spring Spectacular is in full force at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens 🀩 This year more bulbs than ever have been planted across the gardens to create beautiful installations in an array of different displays! πŸ“† Until 05 May 2025

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Springtime favourites 🌸 Claire Woods, our Head Gardener at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, shares her favourite plants to see at this time of year 🌼 What gladdens your heart in spring? Let us know in the comments πŸ‘‡

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Pretty in pink 🌸 We think the gardens are really showing off at the moment 🀩 What are you favourite things to see when you visit? πŸ€” πŸ“Έ These lovely #PalacePhotos were captured by our team. Remember to tag us in all of your pics at Hillsborough Castle and GardensπŸ‘‡

Pretty in pink 🌸 We think the gardens are really showing off at the moment 🀩 What are you favourite things to see when you visit? πŸ€” 

πŸ“Έ These lovely #PalacePhotos were captured by our team. Remember to tag us in all of your pics at Hillsborough Castle and GardensπŸ‘‡
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Sunny snaps of Lady Alice's Temple πŸ›οΈ This small temple was originally given as a wedding gift to Lady Alice Hill by her brother the 5th Marquess of Downshire in 1867 πŸ’ The perfect spot to sit and enjoy the gardens 😌

Sunny snaps of Lady Alice's Temple πŸ›οΈ This small temple was originally given as a wedding gift to Lady Alice Hill by her brother the 5th Marquess of Downshire in 1867 πŸ’ 

The perfect spot to sit and enjoy the gardens 😌
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Warning ⚠️ Incredibly cute gosling photos 😍 Have you spotted our family of geese in the gardens recently? Share your pics with us! πŸ‘‡

Warning ⚠️ Incredibly cute gosling photos 😍 Have you spotted our family of geese in the gardens recently? Share your pics with us! πŸ‘‡
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On Saturday Hillsborough Castle and Gardens hosted the Young Horticulturalist of the Year competition πŸ† 8 regional finalists from across the UK came to Hillsborough to participate in the Grand Final!

On Saturday Hillsborough Castle and Gardens hosted the Young Horticulturalist of the Year competition πŸ† 

8 regional finalists from across the UK came to Hillsborough to participate in the Grand Final!
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A long weekend 🀝 the perfect time to visit! Head down to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens this bank holiday! β˜€οΈ Come rain or shine you can have a wonderful time in the gardens, with 100 acres to explore 🀩 β˜”

A long weekend 🀝 the perfect time to visit! Head down to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens this bank holiday!

β˜€οΈ Come rain or shine you can have a wonderful time in the gardens, with 100 acres to explore 🀩 β˜”