Stories Set In Brick And StoneParramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre

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Stories Set In Brick And Stone

Visit one of the oldest colonial buildings in Australia, view a rare sunken dairy, discover the history of Parramatta Park’s monuments!

Examine original construction details, including lathe and plaster walls, colonial brickwork and a shingle roof within the Dairy Cottage and delve into the daily lives of the humble and the elite of the colony.

After touring the Dairy and Ranger’s Cottages, you will enjoy a walk encompassing the range of monuments in picturesque Parramatta Park to discover the stories and historic events they commemorate.

This tour is suitable for adults. There is no wheelchair access inside the cottages.

A number of areas in the Dairy Precinct have limited accessibility. There are also uneven surfaces inside the cottages and surrounding gardens, with paths and entries that may cause trips, slips or falls. If you have special access requirements, please contact the Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre 02 8839 3311.

Bookings are essential.

Event date

02 May 2022

Event Details

Address:
Dairy Cottage, Parramatta Park, Parramatta, NSW

Meeting point is the garden in front of the Dairy and Ranger's Cottages within Parramatta Park. Located on Long Avenue to the north of the park. Accessible also by walking to the back of the Parramatta Leagues Club and crossing upper Parramatta River at the footbridge.

Times:

2:30pm - 4pm

Entry fees:
Adults $ 20
Booking:
Prebooking requiredhttps://eventbrite.com.au/o/parramatta-heritage-and-visitor-information-centre-6054020559(02) 8839 3311
Attendance limit:
Less than 50
Website:
atparramatta.com
Onsite facilities:
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Other things
you need to know:
There is limited parking within Parramatta Park. The Dairy and Ranger's Cottages are at the northern end of the Park and accessible on foot via the walkway between Parramatta Leagues Club and Commbank Stadium