Hillsborough Castle and Gardens is expected to see a surge in visitor numbers after a £20 million development project was completed at the attraction earlier this year.

In response to the upcoming visitor spike, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's Visitor Information Centre has also had a revamp.

Speaking about the Visitor Information Centre, Chairman of the council's Development Committee, Ald Allan Ewart, MBE, said: "Hillsborough really is the 'Jewel in the Crown' for our council area and we have ambitious plans for investing in the village’s infrastructure and tourism offerings.

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"For many the Visitor Information Centre will be the first place they will go to and we need to be ready to promote the uniqueness of the village and the wider council area as well as all the great attractions and world-class events we are home to. We reached a record high of over 45,000 visitors last year and with this figure set to rise we are well prepared with a welcoming hub of information. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are ready to help you make the most of your time in Hillsborough. We are looking forward to welcoming visitors from all around the world, however if you are a local don't forget to drop in to rediscover all that is great about our area."

(CM/JG)