People of all ages can explore a fairy garden, see where Ginger Meggs was filmed and play golf with historic clubs as part of Australia's largest community-driven heritage festival.
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The Australian Heritage Festival will run from April 10 to May 14, and is being coordinated by the National Trust, with support from the state government through Heritage NSW.
The festival has been running across the country for more than 40 years, and celebrates different heritage gems.
"We are delighted to invite the community to join the Australian Heritage Festival celebrations," said National Trust (NSW) CEO Debbie Mills.
"This year's theme 'Shared Stories' is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to join in, share their own stories and reflect on those stories that will shape the future for generations to come."
See what historic gems you can discover in the Highlands as part of the festival, and see other activities taking place elsewhere via nationaltrust.org.au/ahf/.
Fairy Escapades
Fairy Lilly and other cheeky creatures from the Eaton Gorge Theatre Company will entertain guests with an enchanting performance. Discover creatures hiding in the historic gardens of Retford Park, where attendees will learn about fairies and animals and plants. Guests are also invited to dress as fairies for the occasion, and create wands out of things they find in the gardens. Come along on Friday, April 14, from 10.30am to 11.30am, or 12.40pm to 1.30pm. Tickets are $22.49 per person and children under three can enter for free. They can be bought through Eventbrite by April 13.
Bowral's Splendid Glebe Lands - A Discovery Tour of the Victorian Age
Uncover the lost sports ground where the Bowral Association cricket team once played on, see Bowral's first place of worship, see where Ginger Meggs was filmed, and more. The Glebe land was promised to the Church of England, where Nick Corbett from the National Trust of NSW will guide people through the area's history. Discover it all on Sunday, April 16 and 23, from 11am to 1pm. Food and water is not included and attendees are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat. Tickets are $11.90 per person and can be bought through Eventbrite. The events will have a capacity of under 50 people.
NSW Hickory Shaft Championship
Golf was initially played with clubs made of hickory wood when the sport was first played in 1839 at Sydney University, and were used until 1930. People have the chance to try out clubs and see players compete with them. The event is being held by the Australian Golf Heritage Society. Join in at the Bowral Golf Club on Thursday, April 20 from 12pm to 4pm, and Friday, April 21 from 8am to 12pm. The event is free, but people must book a spot by emailing lesnkate@bigpond.com.au.
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Briannah Devlin
I like to write about arts, entertainment, any local reality tv leads, and property for the Southern Highland News and Goulburn Post, but also report on everything in between. If you have any tips, please send them to Briannah.Devlin@austcommunitymedia.com.au, or call 0439142204.
I like to write about arts, entertainment, any local reality tv leads, and property for the Southern Highland News and Goulburn Post, but also report on everything in between. If you have any tips, please send them to Briannah.Devlin@austcommunitymedia.com.au, or call 0439142204.
