Join the Lindt gold bunny at Hillsborough Castle at Easter
Capture a kaleidoscope of colour this springtime at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens as Historic Royal Palaces welcomes visitors back to savour the sights and sounds of the season as the gardens spring with activity.
This Easter, embark on an enchanting seasonal adventure with the Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt, returning for a third year due to popular demand.
Visitors can challenge themselves to the Easter Championships, a series of nature-inspired games set across 100 acres.
Along the way, search for elusive Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt statues peeking out from colourful blooms as each stop features a playful game.
Completion of the trail includes a delicious miniature Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt 10g chocolate treat.
On Easter Monday (April 6) and Tuesday (April 7), families can also take part in a kite-making workshop, where children can create and fly their own kites. This is a ticketed event, suitable for children aged 3+ with parental supervision.
Until May 4 visitors can stroll into a sea of springtime activity as the gardens of Hillsborough Castle burst into colour, with bright blankets of bluebells, sunny swatches of daffodils, and technicolour tubs of tulips.
Throughout the grounds, witness the beauty of narcissuses, hyacinths, camellias, apple blossom and rhododendrons, and view a stunning selection of Northern Irish daffodils.
Equipped with a Bulb and Blooms guide, visitors can hunt for the different planted varieties across the Castle’s gardens.
Garden aficionados can revisit the annual Spring Flower Show returning to Hillsborough Castle on Saturday April 4.
In partnership with the Northern Ireland Daffodil Group, visitors can peruse hundreds of varieties of daffodils and spring flowers across six sections with 100 classes on the theme of sustainability.
The Castle’s gardening team will lead free flower arranging demonstrations included in all admission tickets throughout the afternoon, from 1pm-5pm.
Claire Woods, Head Gardener at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, said: “We’re thrilled to offer a vibrant programme of activity at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens this Spring.
"Bulbs and Blooms will showcase hundreds of varieties of stunning plants and flowers, all carefully handplanted and curated by our expert gardening team across 100-acres.
"Visitors can embark on a trail through the grounds with the Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt and enjoy our Easter workshops.”