Hillsborough
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Popular places to visit
Hillsborough Fort
You can learn about the history of Hillsborough with a stop at Hillsborough Fort. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hillsborough Castle
Grand Hillsborough Castle is the official residence for the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and is where members of the British Royal Family customarily reside when in the country. In 1920, this 18th century Georgian manor was sold by the sixth Marquess of Downshire to the British government (it is not actually a castle and the name Hillsborough derives from the Hill family that built it, and the surrounding village). Since then, it has played host to numerous British and foreign dignitaries, including former President George W Bush.
St Malachy's Parish Church
Learn about the local history of Hillsborough when you take a trip to St Malachy's Parish Church. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Things to do
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens - Gardens Only
Belfast: Explore the Giant's Causeway on a Guided Trip
Belfast: Political Taxi Tour
From Belfast: Giant’s Causeway and Game of Thrones Day Tour
Game of Thrones and Giant's Causeway Day Tour from Belfast
Belfast: Crumlin Road Gaol Experience
- Hillsborough Castle
- Hillsborough Fort
- St Malachy's Parish Church
- Titanic Belfast
- SSE Arena
- Queen's University of Belfast
- Belfast Castle
- Waterfront Hall
- Ormeau Park
- Belfast Botanic Gardens
- Grand Opera House
- Slieve Donard
- Belfast City Hall
- Victoria Square Shopping Centre
- Royal County Down Golf Course
- St. George's Market
- Stormont Parliament Buildings
- Odyssey Complex
- Ulster Museum
- Lisburn Road
- Mourne Mountains
- St. Anne's Cathedral
- Newcastle Beach
- Carrickfergus Castle
- Crumlin Road Gaol
- Killyleagh Castle
- Tollymore Forest Park
- Belfast Zoo
- Mount Stewart House and Gardens