Retford Park - National Trust NSW

Retford Park - National Trust NSW Retford Park was built in 1887 and was the country home of James Fairfax AC from 1964.

The house designed by Albert Bond, is a grand rendered brick Italianate style residence sitting on acres of mature gardens.

We absolutely love a misty autumn morning in the gardens at Retford Park! 😍🙌The gardens are open Wednesdays to Sundays, ...
28/05/2026

We absolutely love a misty autumn morning in the gardens at Retford Park! 😍🙌

The gardens are open Wednesdays to Sundays, 10am-4pm.

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15/05/2026

Nebulae by Artists of the Round Yard. Closes Sunday.

All works for sale. Free exhibition entry.

It's 10 years since James Fairfax gifted Retford Park to the community. It's such a joy and a privilege for us to care f...
02/05/2026

It's 10 years since James Fairfax gifted Retford Park to the community. It's such a joy and a privilege for us to care for this special place.

Retford Park Bowral celebrates 10 years as a National Trust attraction, welcoming visitors to its historic house, gardens, exhibitions and events.

THAT was a fun day!
29/01/2026

THAT was a fun day!

This weekend is your last chance to see the stunning 'Trailblazers: Australian Women Artists' exhibition. Artists featur...
23/01/2026

This weekend is your last chance to see the stunning 'Trailblazers: Australian Women Artists' exhibition.

Artists featured include Margaret Preston, Ethel Carrick Fox, Clarice Beckett, Jessie Scarvell, Portia Geach, Thea Proctor and more.

Combine it with a visit to 'Clarice Beckett: Paintings from the National Collection' a short stroll away at Ngununggula.

Retford Park is open all long weekend, 10am-4pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/australian-women-artists/

27/11/2025

On now in the White Cottage Gallery:

TRAILBLAZERS: Australian Women Artists

An exhibition of exquisite works by trailblazing artists such as Margaret Preston, Ethel Carrick Fox, Clarice Beckett, Jessie Scarvell, Portia Geach, Thea Proctor, Ethleen Palmer and Ethel Spowers.

Pair it with a visit to the current Ngununggula exhibition featuring works by Clarice Beckett from the National Collection, and Mirra Whale.

LAST DAYS - 'UNDERSTORY'Exhibition of works by local artists collective Artists of the Round Yard Open 10am-4pmRound Yar...
15/11/2025

LAST DAYS - 'UNDERSTORY'

Exhibition of works by local artists collective Artists of the Round Yard

Open 10am-4pm
Round Yard & White Cottage Gallery
Free exhibition entry

Address

1325 Old South Road
Bowral, NSW
2576

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+61248611933

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