Hillsborough Courthouse

View Hillsborough Courthouse

This splendid Georgian market house was built c.1760 in classical style, in a market square, as a focus within the planned development of Hillsborough. It was also used as a Courthouse from 1810, and the court room is still an evocative feature. There is an exhibition showing courtroom proceedings through the ages.

A major conservation scheme won a coveted Civic Trust Award in 1999. The building is now used for exhibitions and functions and is home to Lisburn Borough Council Tourist Information Centre.

Hillsborough Fort is nearby, approached through wrought iron gates, across the square from the courthouse.

Hillsborough Courthouse

OPENING TIMES

Monday - Saturday 09.30 - 17.30 all year
Sunday - Closed all year

Facilities

• Visitor Centre
• Audiovisual Display
• Wheelchair Access
• Toilets / Disabled Toilets
• Parking

Hillsborough Fort

OPENING TIMES

Winter

Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 16.00
Sunday 14.00 - 16.00

Summer

Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 19.00
Sunday 14.00 - 19.00

EVENTS

Military Mayhem at Hillsborough Fort – Free
Saturday 14^th June 12noon – 5pm

There will be demonstrations of Viking Battle techniques, 13^th Century jousting, archery and sword fights, 17^th Century cannon and musket. Also on display will be WW1 and WW2 vehicles and equipment.

BOOKING & QUERIES

For information regarding Hillsborough Courthouse or Fort, please contact EHS on (028) 9054 3030.

There is very limited parking in the Square. There is a public car park at the bottom of the hill beside the Church of Ireland. It is a steep walk from the public car park, up the Main Street, with a flight of steps to the main entrance. Wheelchair users can park beside the courthouse and use the ramped rear entrance.

Getting Here

There is public transport to Hillsborough.