Guidance

Guide to Hillsborough Castle

You can visit this working royal palace

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Published: 5 April 2013
• Last updated: 26 March 2015
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  1. 26 March 2015

     Change of day-to-day management at Hillsborough Castle required a change to this detailed guide on Hillsborough Castle

  2. 22 May 2013

     Additional of closing dates

  3. 20 May 2013

     Change of opening timings

  4. 8 May 2013

     Change of tour timings

  5. 5 April 2013

     First published.

Hillsborough Castle

Hillsborough Castle is the official residence of His Majesty the King in Northern Ireland, and also the residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

With effect from 1 April 2014 Historic Royal Palaces have taken over responsibility for day-to-today management and presentation of Hillsborough Castle. Further information in relation to tours, opening hours and admission tariffs can be found on the Historic Royal Palace website