Hillsborough Castle
County Down, Northern Ireland
Hillsborough Castle is a castle in County Down, Northern Ireland, first built in 1799. It is a Grade B+ listed building. The nearest other castle is Ballyroney Castle, 12 mi away. It is owned by monarchy of the United Kingdom. It is open to visitors.
Hillsborough Castle at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Built
1799
18th century
Type
Castle
Cared for by
monarchy of the United Kingdom
About Hillsborough Castle
Hillsborough Castle is an official government residence in Northern Ireland. It is the official residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and the official residence in Northern Ireland of the British monarch and other members of the British royal family when they visit the region, as well as a guest house for prominent international visitors.
Hillsborough Castle sits at 54.4612, -6.0861 in County Down. The closest other castles are Ballyroney Castle (12 mi), Belfast Castle (14 mi) and Tandragee Castle (15 mi). County Down has 22 castles in all.
Visiting Hillsborough Castle
Hillsborough Castle is open to visitors. Opening times and prices change by season, so check the official website before you travel.
- Heritage status
- Grade B+ listed building
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Castles near Hillsborough Castle
All castles in County Down →Ballyroney Castle
12 mi away
Belfast Castle
14 mi away
Tandragee Castle
15 mi away
Clough Castle
15 mi away
Rathfriland Castle
16 mi away
Dundrum Castle
17 mi away
Also close to Hillsborough Castle: Clare Castle 17 mi · Castle Upton 17 mi · Quoile Castle 17 mi · Sketrick Castle 18 mi · Mahee Castle 18 mi · Killyleagh Castle 18 mi · Antrim Castle 19 mi · Gosford Castle 19 mi
Questions about Hillsborough Castle
Where is Hillsborough Castle?
Hillsborough Castle is in County Down, Northern Ireland, at 54.4612, -6.0861. The nearest other castle is Ballyroney Castle, 12 mi away.
Can you visit Hillsborough Castle?
Yes. Hillsborough Castle is open to visitors. Opening times and prices change through the year, so check before you travel.
When was Hillsborough Castle built?
Hillsborough Castle was first built in 1799.
What castles are near Hillsborough Castle?
The closest are Ballyroney Castle (12 mi), Belfast Castle (14 mi) and Tandragee Castle (15 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Hillsborough Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.