Ulster Tatler – June 2019

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hillsbouough castle

After five years, and a £24 million investment, the official residence of HM The Queen in
Northern Ireland and home of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hillsbourough Castle
and Gardens has been completely transformed by independent charity Historic Royal Palaces,
revealing the intriguing tapestry of stories from within.
Explore the Castle’s rich heritage by stepping into the exquisite State Rooms that have been
beautifully re-presented by a team of expert curators and conservators working alongside
local craftspeople. New decorative schemes and artworks reflect the numerous tales that this
famous residence has to tell, including a stunning loan display from Royal Collection and a
contemporary Irish art hang in the Drawing Room. These plush interiors will be brought to life
on guided tours led by the Castle’s team of expert explainers.
New research has uncovered fascinating stories from the Castle’s past, from family home to
the Marquesses of Downshire to its importance as a venue for political negotiations
in the Peace Process in Northern Ireland in the 1980s. Discover them all in the new
Lower Visitor Centre complete with new café set within the majestic estate. Follow
the footsteps of previous guests including American founding father Benjamin
Franklin, Eleanor Roosevelt, George W Bush and Dwight Eisenhower. Explore the
Red Room where HM The Queen and Mary McAleese met as two Heads of State
on British or Irish soil for the first time.
Nestled in over 100 acres of grounds, Hillsborough Castle’s gardens are a
delight to the senses throughout the seasons with many hidden gems to uncover.
The breath-taking four-acre Walled Garden
is a feast for the eyes, and a team of local
gardeners are cultivating fresh produce in
the very spot that would have once served as Kitchen Garden and chief supplier to the residents of the
house. Along with the famous Moss Walk and Parterre Garden, all of the gardens have been lovingly and
meticulously restored for all to enjoy.
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited Hillsborough Castle
and Gardens, in Northern Ireland, ahead of its official public re-opening in April. During the visit Their
Royal Highnesses toured the new Lower Visitor Centre and met with representatives from Historic Royal
Palaces along with craftspeople and builders involved in the project. The Prince and the Duchess then
joined a small reception on the terrace where His Royal Highness said a few words, after which Their Royal
Highnesses jointly unveiled a commemorative plaque.

For more information and to book tickets, visit hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle

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