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Looking at Architecture: Historic Bathurst and District Country Weekend

Name: Looking at Architecture: Historic Bathurst and District Country Weekend
Start: 2024-09-28T00:00:00+10:00
End: 2024-09-29T23:59:59+10:00

September 28, 2024 – September 29, 2024

The popular Looking at Architecture program returns this spring with a visit to private homes of unique heritage, historical and architectural significance in the Central West city and district of Bathurst in Wiradjuri Country.

When Governor Lachlan Macquarie proclaimed the site for Australia’s first settlement west of the mountains in 1815, he could hardly have envisaged the exciting modern university city of Bathurst.

Gateway to the golden west, Bathurst on the banks of the Macquarie River, surrounded by highly productive, agricultural countryside and historic country homesteads. In the city a diverse range of architectural styles line the streets surrounded by well-kept gardens.

Join an intriguing self-driven tour, proudly presented by the National Trust’s Women’s Committee Inspections and Events.

A number of town and country properties will be visited, including, but not limited to:

“Blackdown”, C1827, now fully restored. Set on a rise above the city, surrounded by magnificent trees, sweeping lawns and lush gardens.
“Alloway Bank”, C1872, retains many of its original features and is surrounded by a large garden, with cattle grazing in the nearby paddocks.
“Macquarie”. One of the oldest farms in NSW built on land granted to William Lawson, 1814, including a restored convict barracks. Built by convict labour using bricks manufactured on site. Painstakingly restored by the current owners who have committed significant resources to the project.
Miss Traill’s House, a delightful C1845 bungalow, turned house museum, that offers a unique insight into the changing history of Bathurst throughout the 20th century.

Ticketholders are also invited to add the following experiences* to their weekend program:

Friday 27 September, 4:30pm – 6pm: Drinks Party at Miss Traill’s House. Drinks and light refreshments.
Saturday 28 September, 12 noon – 1:30pm: Light lunch.
Saturday 28 September, 6pm: Dinner at Abercrombie House. 3 course dinner with wine.

*Friday drinks and Saturday dinner experiences open to weekend ticketholders only.

Should you plan to arrive ahead of the weekend, you will receive along with the itinerary, a curated list of interesting public places to visit.

Details of the properties to visit will be provided to ticketholders before the event. Uneven terrain may be experienced, it’s recommended participants consider this before booking.