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See the gardens of Northern Ireland’s royal residence erupt in spectacular colour this spring, as over half a million bulbs bloom.

With more blooms and varieties than ever to enjoy in the 100 acres of grounds, spring is the perfect time to relax with loved ones in the Hillsborough Castle gardens.

Daffodils and crocuses mark the emergence of the gardens from winter, handing over to tulips and camassia later in the spring. Included in this are a large selection of rare Northern Irish daffodils.

There are plenty of events on offer throughout the spring, whether you are a gardening guru or just interested in learning something new.

From wreath making and flower arranging to tours from our expert gardeners, join one of their garden workshops and on Saturday 25 March, be dazzled by award-winning displays from the Northern Ireland Daffodil Group in their annual Hillsborough Daffodil Show. Special events will also be taking place on Mothering Sunday and St Patrick’s Day.

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Sat, 25 Mar 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 01 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 02 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 08 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 15 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 22 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 29 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 30 Apr 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 01 May 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 02 May 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 03 May 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 04 May 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 05 May 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 06 May 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 07 May 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 08 May 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm

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