Wander the Georgian streets of Royal Hillsborough, from its 17th-century fort and stolen Richhill gates to the official royal residence in Northern Ireland, a Gothic Revival parish church, a Quaker meeting house, and the towering Downshire Monument on the hill above the village. Looking for things to do in Hillsborough? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
Hillsborough Fort
Hillsborough Castle & Gardens
The Richhill Gates
Hillsborough Market House & Old Courthouse
St Malachy's Parish Church of Ireland
Hillsborough Quaker Meeting House
Downshire Monument
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →