Parramatta Historical Society

08/10/2026

05/10/2026

TOUR NEWS

Sydney Olympic Park Tour – Thursday 17 & 24 September

Thanks to Kerima-Gae Topp who took members and guests on two tours of Sydney Olympic Park in her mini-bus.

The tours included many of the interesting and historical points around this busy precinct – Newington estate and the nearby Armoury, Brickpit Ring Walk, Olympic sporting venues and cauldron.

It is pleasing that the precinct has proven to be such an active and vital part of Sydney when so many other Olympic sites around the world have proven to be less successful.

22/09/2026

Devonshire Tea at Hambledon Cottage

Many visitors had a wonderful time when they recently participated in Devonshire Tea at Hambledon Cottage.

After enjoying delicious homemade scones and a cuppa in the heritage gardens, the visitors were given a brief history of the Macarthur family and the Elizabeth Farm estate before proceeding on a tour of Hambledon Cottage.

The sold-out Devonshire Tea and tour of the cottage were provided by the volunteers from Parramatta & District Historic Society.

It was pleasing to hear the attendees say how much they enjoyed the event and the atmosphere of this important site.

The Society looks forward to the next time its hosts these events at Hambledon Cottage.

30/08/2026

Saturday the 29th of August was a wonderful spring day, and Hambledon Cottage Museum was delighted to host a record 450 visitors inspecting our iconic Parramatta Colonial building and garden places, as part of the Parramatta Open.

Our Sausage Sizzle did a roaring trade keeping the heritage hungry visitors fed and hydrated. Our Book stand with many new and second hand books, was popular with our visitors who came from all over Sydney including the Northern beaches, Central Coast, Blue Mountains and South-West Sydney.

Many enjoyed the sunshine as they rested at our picnic tables and chairs after working their way through the many Parramatta Heritage sites and enjoyed the historic parkland around the Cottage with many old trees dating from 1820 and 1850.

Thanks to all our hardworking volunteers for assisting our many visitors to inspect the 1824 Cottage by providing catering, cloaking and visitor management assistance.

We were pleased to be visited by Parramatta's Lord Mayor Martin Zaiter as part of the Parramatta Open. His post can be viewed at

https://www.facebook.com/lordmayorzaiter/videos/a-wonderful-visit-to-hambledon-cottage-as-part-of-the-parramatta-open-today-hamb/1001968732858424/

We also thank , for staging the Parramatta Open and opening up Parramatta's many Heritage properties and sites for all to enjoy and appreciate.

It was a great day and thank you all for visiting Hambledon Cottage Museum.

24/08/2026

On Saturday 29 August, Hambledon Cottage Museum will join Parramatta’s most iconic buildings, places, and heritage sites in opening our doors for Parramatta Open.

We will also be running a Sausage Sizzle and a Book stall with new and second hand books and offer a historic parkland around the Cottage with many old trees dating from 1820 and 1850 to enjoy.

Have a rest at the nearby picnic tables as you work through your Parramatta Open journey.

Hosted by , Parramatta Open gives you the keys to the city, unlocking buildings, places, and spaces that are rarely open to the public.

Go behind the scenes and explore these iconic pieces of our city’s architecture and heritage.

Explore all the buildings joining us at Parramatta Open and buy your tickets today.


Book now: sydneyopen.com.au

17/08/2026

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07/08/2026

Hambledon Cottage Chinese Speaking Tours. Saturday August 22nd.

Mandarin Tours at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm.
Cantonese 11.30am and 1pm.

Chinese tours are booked via Eventbrite due to limited tour group numbers, see details below.

Saturday Tours are also available from 11am to 3pm in English without booking.

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请注意：导览分普通话组和粤语组进行，购票时请核对清楚语言场次。

A Special Opening of Hambledon Cottage, Parramatta: Guided tour of a historic property in the Chinese language – A Sydney First Mandarin Tour

Hambledon Cottage, situated in the City of Parramatta, Western Sydney, is over two centuries old and is a State Heritage Register listed property.

Englishman John Macarthur arrived soon after Sydney was founded and established a farm here at Parramatta. He later had Hambledon Cottage built.

The Cottage was designed in the symmetric style of the Georgian period, and red cedar was used throughout for the architraves, doors and windows. The Cottage interior has been restored and furnished with vintage period furniture in line with a small household of the early 19th century.

The Cottage is situated in a small park, containing several large trees which were planted by Macarthur who brought them back from England over two hundred years ago.

A visit to Hambledon Cottage offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent colonial family during the early days of Australia.

Please note: Tours will be guided separately in Cantonese and Mandarin. Check that you are paying for the group guided in your preferred language.

Booking details are via Eventbrite as follows:

Mandarin Tours

Saturday 22 August • 11 AM - 12 PM

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1993825387406?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday 22 August • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1994398133505?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday 22 August • 2 PM - 3 PM

www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1994398188670?aff=oddtdtcreator

Cantonese Tours

Saturday 22 August • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1994398417354?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday 22 August • 1 PM - 2 PM

www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1994533974810?aff=oddtdtcreator

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