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Hillsborough Travel guide
Hillsborough : Michelin's recommendations
Sited on a hill, this charming town laid out around a central square acquired its Georgian character thanks to Wills Hill (1718-1792), created Marquess of Downshire in 1789. The conductor Sir Hamilton Harty (1879-1941), whose father was organist here, is buried in the churchyard. The 1985 Hillsborough Agreement was an important step in the British Government’s efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Northern Ireland.
Tourist attractions Hillsborough : Things to see and do
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Fort
The Square GB - Hillsborough BT26 6AG
Its construction (1630-1650) was intended to oversee the main roads in the country. Charles II declared Hillsborough a royal fort. It forms a square that measures 82 m on each side, with a lanceted bastion on each corner for lateral artillery attacks..
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Castle
The Square GB - Hillsborough BT26 6AG
The building was begun in 1760 by Wills Hill, and became the residence of the governor of Northern Ireland. Today, it is use by State services. It occupies the western side of the square, behind a fine wrought iron gate erected in 1936 but designed i..
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Court House
The Square GB - Hillsborough BT26 6AG
At the centre of the square stands a two-storey building that was once a covered market. Wings were added in 1810 to house the court house and a larger market. An educational exhibition on justice and goes back to the origins of common law and descr..
Restaurants Hillsborough
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Plough Inn
3 The Square GB - Hillsborough BT26 6AG
Family-run, 18C coaching inn that's three establishments in one: a bar with an adjoining dining room, a café and a bistro. Dishes range from light snacks and pub classics to modern, international fare.
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Parson's Nose
48 Lisburn St GB - Hillsborough BT26 6AB
Characterful Georgian property built by the first Marquis of Downshire. Rustic, open-fired bar; restaurant above overlooks a lake in the castle grounds. Unashamedly traditional menus and generous portions; the daily fish specials are a hit.
