Hillsborough
17th Century Courthouse and Fort & Gardens
Hillsborough Courthouse and Fort is located along the main street in Hillsborough.
Georgian market house built c. 1760 and also used as a courthouse from 1810. Hillsborough Fort was built in the 1650's as an artillery fort. It is accessed through wrought iron gates, across the square from the courthouse.
Facilities:
- Guided Tours Available
- Visitor Centre
- Exhibition
- Audio-Visual Display
- Wheelchair Access
- Toilets / Disabled ToiletsCar Park in the town and car park to the Forest Park, a few minutes walk from the Fort.
- Lakeside walks
- Extensive Rose Garden
- Within the grounds is Europe's largest rhododendron bush
Facilities in Courthouse include a number of rooms that can be hired for functions.
Access:
| 1st October - 31st March | |
|---|---|
| Open Monday - Saturday | 9.00 - 17.30 |
| Closed on Sundays | |
| 1st April - 30th September | |
| Monday - Saturday | 9pm - 5.30pm |
| Sunday during July and August | 2pm - 6pm |
Admission : Essential to phone for opening times and costs.
Tel: (028) 9268 2244; (028) 9268 1300/9268
