Hotels near Hillsborough Fort

Grand Hillsborough Castle is the official residence for the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and is where members of the British Royal Family customarily reside when in the country. In 1920, this 18th century Georgian manor was sold by the sixth Marquess of Downshire to the British government (it is not actually a castle and the name Hillsborough derives from the Hill family that built it, and the surrounding village). Since then, it has played host to numerous British and foreign dignitaries, including former President George W Bush.

Enjoy an outing to Lagan Valley Leisureplex during your stay in Lisburn. Amble around the area's parks or experience its theatre scene.

You can take time to visit The Club Spa during your travels to Lisburn. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

Explore the great outdoors at Lisburn Leisure Park, a lovely green space in Lisburn. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Irish Linen Centre and Museum during your trip to Lisburn. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

Lisburn Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Lisburn, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

A true one-off horticultural gem in Northern Ireland, the 400-year-old Castle Gardens at Antrim Castle are a must-visit for any garden lover or plant enthusiast.

Founded in 1981, Hilden Brewery in Lisburn is the oldest independent brewery in Ireland. It is to be found in the grounds of Hilden House, a Georgian manor once home to the Barbour linen company. Here it was that Thomas Andrews, ill-fated designer of the Titanic (the ship left from Belfast, 15 minutes up the road), was married to a Barbour sister. To mark the regeneration of Belfast’s riverside Titanic Quarter, a special pale ale was commissioned from the brewery. Other prominent guests at the house have included William Wordsworth and Edward VIII.