Hillsborough Courthouse

The Square, Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6AG
Tel 028 9268 9717/028 9023 5000 Fax 028 9268 9773
E-mail: tic.hillsborough@lisburn.gov.uk

Open All Year: Monday – Saturday 9am-5.30pm
Sun: 2pm-6pm (July and August) Admission Free

The Courthouse, which is based in the Square in Hillsborough, is one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in Ireland. The central arcade block was built by Wills Hill in 1760 and in 1810 the North wing was added and housed a courthouse. In the same year the South wing was added and was used as an open market hall. The South wing is still used today for the very popular country markets. The North wing is now home to a major exhibition on the history and development of the country's legal system. With the help of displays, visitors can learn about 1,000 years of Irish Legal History. Visitors can also view the interior of the courtroom where the fittings date from 1823. Hillsborough Tourist Information Centre and shop is also located in this building and both are open all year round Monday to Saturday