Hillsborough Castle & Gardens will be ‘Walking on Air’ this festive season

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens to host first ever Walking with The Snowman ™ trail on the island of Ireland.

This Christmas, the magic of the beloved story will land at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, with a sculpture trail, ‘Walking with The Snowman™’ that plays homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs making its debut in Northern Ireland.

Families and visitors will be able to discover 12 decorated Snowman sculptures throughout the 100-acre gardens, in a partnership with Wild in Art and Penguin Random House Children’s.

Walking with The Snowman™ at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens runs Wednesday – Sunday from 10.00 – 16.00 and is included in a standard Gardens ticket, which also includes screenings* of The Snowman™. HRP Members go free - find out more at hrp.org.uk/Hillsborough-castle.

Visitors can enjoy a hot chocolate or cider from the Castle’s on-site restaurant to keep warm during their adventures.

Stuart Campbell, Public Engagement Manager at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens commented; “Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens is always the most wonderful time of the year. The State Rooms are decorated for the season, while our Gardens always provide a magical experience, and this year we are thrilled to present the Walking with The Snowman™ trail.

“Wild in Art has selected Hillsborough Castle and Gardens to debut their hugely popular experience in Northern Ireland, and our team has worked hard to create the perfect complementary activities and bring a real festive feeling throughout the trail.”

Charlie Langhorne, Managing Director and Co-founder at Wild in Art, said, “We're really excited to be continuing our ongoing partnership with Penguin Random House Children by bringing our ‘Walking with The Snowman’ trail to Northern Ireland for the first time.

“Visitors to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens will discover the magic of the trail and see how the artists have brought Raymond Briggs’ iconic character to life.”

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