Hillsborough
What’s in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Hillsborough Castle is an official government residence in Northern Ireland. It is the residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and the official residence in Northern Ireland of The Queen.
Hillsborough Fort
Artillery fort built in 1650 by Colonel Arthur Hill – the Hill family built the village of Hillsborough starting with the fort. Remodelled in the 18th Century for feasts and entertainment.
Hillsborough Forest
Hillsborough Forest is set in the picturesque Georgian village of Hillsborough and sits just a few minutes’ walk from Hillsborough Castle, adjacent to Hillsborough Fort. A popular choice among bird-watchers, dog walkers, photographers and nature-lovers, the forest covers an area of almost 200 acres and has way-marked routes providing a variety of different walks to suit everyone.
Restaurants
Restaurant Plough
Restaurant Hillside
Restaurant Parsons nose
Cafe/bar Owl and the Pussy Cat
Restaurant Hara Hillsborough
Restaurant Keanes Deli
Cafe Out of Habit & Humble Pie
Natural Beauty
Hillsborough Forest
Hillsborough Castle Gardens
Montalto House (Ballynahinch)
Larchfield Estate
Top Attractions
Eikon Centre, Game Of Thrones Studio Tour (opening mid-Autumn 2021)
Titanic Belfast
SSE Arena
What's nearby?
Down Royal Race Course
Lisburn Golf Club
Down Royal Golf Club
The Boulevard Outlet Shopping Banbridge
Windsor Park
Ulster Museum
Closest Airports
Belfast City Airport
Belfast international Airport
Dublin Airport
Ulster Bus (Lisburn Bus Depot)
Lisburn Train Station
Arthur Street Guest Cottage
Feel right at home
Arthur Street Guest Cottage was designed to make your visit a unique, comfortable and fun experience. We know that travelling can be exhausting, and will do their best to make your stay easy and satisfying.