HILLSBOROUGH CASTLE TOURS:

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

The Square

Hillsborough

Tel: 028 92681309

Fax: 028 92683368

Email: hillsborough.castle@nic.x.gsi.gov.uk

Impressive 18th Century Mansion, built in the 1770s by Wills Hill, first Marquis of Downshire, formerly the home of the Governor of Northern Ireland, the mansion is now the offical residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Other special guests have included the Queen, Prince Charles and former US President Bill Clinton.  Within the grounds is Europe's largest rhododendron bush, an extensive rose garden and lakeside walks.

Price

On Application

Tours Depart

Hillsborough Castle Gates

Tour Times

Tours on each Saturday in May and June from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm.  Two Saturdays in June there is a gun salute for public to watch, so tours will not begin until 1.30pm.  Or group booking at other times by special request tours last approximately 1 hour.

HILDEN BREWERY VISITOR CENTRE AND TAP ROOM RESTAURANT:

Hilden House, Hilden, Lisburn, BT27 4Ty

Tel: 028 92663863

Fax: 028 92603511

Email: frances@hildenbrewery.co.uk

Web: www.hildenbrewery.co.uk

A working brewery with Licensed Restaurant and Visitor Centre in a beautiful and historic setting at Hilden House which is located in the village of Hilden just off the main Belfast-Lisburn Road.  Discover the magic of brewing and learn more about this ancient craft from our Master Brewer. Sample award-winning beers or why not linger and enjoy a relaxed lunch or dinner in the Tap-Room restaurant.

Price: Adults £4.50, Concession £3.50

Tours Depart: The Tap Room Restaurant

Tour Times: 11.30 am and 6.30 pm all year, Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays Monday.

Lunches: Tuesday-Saturday 12.00-2.30 pm, Sunday 12.30-3.00 pm

Dinners: Tuesday-Thursday 5.30 pm-9.00 pm, Early Bird Menu-5.30 pm-7.00 pm, A la Carte 5.30 pm-9.00 pm

LISBURN HISTORIC QUARTER WALKING TOUR

Lisburn Tourist Information Centre

15 Lisburn Square

Tel: 028 92660038

Fax: 028 92607889

Email: tic.lisburn@lisburn.gov.uk

Web: www.visitlisburn.com

These need to be prior arranged through Lisburn Tourist Information Centre.

BROOKHALL HISTORICAL FARM

2 Horse Park, Ballinderry Road, Lisburn BT28 2QU

Tel: 028 92621712

Fax: 028 92621712

Email: coultermedia@aol.com

Web: www.brookhall.com

Opening Hours: Easter-October, Wed to Sat inclusive 11 am-5 pm, Sunday 2pm-6pm or by special arrangement

Admission: Adults £3.00,  Children £1.50, Special Senior Rate £2.50

Farm museum with items from a bygone day.  Farm animals, some rare breeds.  Lovely gardens, nature walks, nature pond, fishing lake historic 12th Century church.  Pay a visit to the lovely Country Farm Tea  House, the beautiful Lavender Blue Cottage  Garden Centre Gift Shop and enjoy trout fishing all year round on the Brookhall Estate staying in one of Brookhall Cottages.  Brookhall has its own refurbished former 12th Century Church building available for weddings or private functions.  Special events are held through the year.