Explore acres of beautiful gardens that surround Hillsborough Castle, the official royal residence of Northern Ireland. From ornamental grounds to peaceful woodland, meandering waterways and picturesque glens, there are over 100 spectacular acres to discover.

Hillsborough Castle has recently announced major re-hang of Irish art in the State Drawing Room in addition to acquiring over 50 historically significant miniature portraits.

The State Drawing Room at Hillsborough Castle is known for its impressive collection of Irish art and now a major re-hang has been announced by Historic Royal Palaces, the charity which manages the castle and gardens. 33 new works of art are now on view in a veritable who’s who of Irish art that has been made possible by collaborations with a variety of lenders, including Crawford Art Gallery in Cork who have loaned 14 artworks, marking the castle’s largest ever loan from the Republic of Ireland.