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Hillsborough Fort and Courthouse

Last updated: 30 September 2011

Hillsborough courthouse was originally a market house and built before 1765. From 1810, this splendid Georgian building was used as a courthouse with the Grand Jury meeting in the upper room from around that time.

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 one of Lisburn City Council Tourist Information Centres.

Hillsborough Fort is nearby, with an entrance through wrought iron gates across the square from the courthouse.

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The Square
Hillsborough
Down
BT26 6AG

Tel: 028 9054 3030


Opening times as follows:

Fort:

  • Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm
  • Sunday 11.00pm to 4.00pm

Courthouse:

Please contact the site manager on 028 9054 3030 for the latest up to date opening hours.

  • Visitor centre
  • Audiovisual display
  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilets / disabled toilets
  • Parking