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Windsor is a historic town in north-west of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is the council seat of the Hawkesbury local government area . The town sits on the Hawkesbury River , enveloped by farmland and Australian bush .
- Bee Jay. Hawkesbury Valley, Australia 2 contributions. Casual Sunday outing. Lovely little markets with plenty of variety. Would be nice if they were bigger, but also fantastic for the little kids as they don’t get bored while exploring.
- Sammstein. Budgewoi, Australia 10 contributions. Cool. Cool little collection of local artifacts. Bit of interesting information about events and local people you'd otherwise know nothing about.
- Andrea R. Windsor, Australia 163 contributions. First Fleeters. Enjoy, respectfully strolling through the church and surrounds. Great for anybody interested in History of the First Fleeters.
- Mal B. Artarmon, Australia 1,082 contributions. Quite a good selection. Stumbled onto these markets by accident and was pleasantly surprised with the set up and variety of stores, with everything from old wares, furniture, clothing, vehicle parts and antiques.
Windsor is a portal to Sydney's past. Settled in 1791, it's the third-oldest place of British settlement on the Australian mainland, and brimming with colonial architecture. Discover the area's rich history on heritage walks and paddlewheeler river cruises, before enjoying its old-style pub, quaint wineries and local foodie trail.
- 1- Discover History at St Matthew’s Anglican Church
- 2- Visit The Hawkesbury Regional Museum
- 3- Go For A Walk Or A Ghost Tour
- 4- Discover Filming Locations For ‘A Country Practice’
- 5- Wander Around The Sunday Market
- 6- Shop For Sweets
- 7- Buy Some ‘Guy’ Stuff
- 8- Go For Snappa and Chips
- 9- Scream For Ice Cream
- 10- Dine in A Historic Building
Not only did Windsor provide a vital food bowl for the early European settlers, but its place in history could not have been possible without the help of convicts who were shipped to our shores as punishment. One such person was Francis Greenway who designed the impressive 1817 St Matthews Anglican Church, the “Cathedral of the Hawkesbury”. Greenwa...
Perhaps the best spot to begin a self-guided tour of Windsor is at the Hawkesbury RegionalMuseum, in the heart of Windsor. Open six days a week – 10 am till 4 pm Wednesdays to Mondays – the museum is free to visit and is jam-packed with essential information. The contemporary building also houses a quaint, eye-catching exhibition of Australian memo...
Stretch the legs on a walk along the riverbank or through the heart of town and you will be surprised at what you will discover about Windsor. For history buffs, there are self-guided walks with maps that trace some of Windsor’s heritage sites. Organised ghost tours which focus on the “spirits of the Hawkesbury pioneers” can also be booked in advan...
Much of Windsor’s colonial roots date back to the early 1800s, but it was not until the 1980s that the riverside settlement and the neighbouring Hawkesbury towns came to prominence on the TV screens, as the exterior locations for the filming of multi Logie award-winning A Country Practice. Fans have little problem identifying the “Wandin Valley” si...
Always a hive of activity on weekends is the Windsor Mall Sunday Market but don’t expect the pace to be quick as potential shoppers stop and inspect the various items on sale at each of the stalls. Anything from art and craft, fashion items and fresh locally grown produce and locally produced jams and sauces can be bought with buskers sometimes kee...
Minnie Mouse is popular in Windsor, but not as much as the sweets sold at the aptly named Lollies ‘n’ Stuff storein the mall where staff dress as the famous Disney cartoon character. A magnet for children and parents and grandparents eager to relive their childhood, this particularly colourful shop has shelves beyond shelves jam-packed with British...
In contrast, on the opposite side of the mall and housed inside an old Art Deco building is a store aptly billed Guys Stuff, where over 1000 items are on sale, either from the store or online, for lovers of collectables or memorabilia Items. Almost everything from pristine model cars and aircraft, and Harley Davidson items to commemorative coin pac...
Visit Windsor from Thursday and Sunday (between 11 am and 8.30 pm) and chances are you will meet Snappa, a particularly cheeky Australian-born blue and gold macaw who, depending on mood, has plenty to say. Housed in a large cage near the front door to the award-winning Windsor Seafoods, in George Street, Snappa is the much-loved pet of proprietor B...
Whether you are young or young at heart, a visit to Windsor is not complete without a call on the ever-popular Windsor Ice Cream Café. With as many as 40 ice cream flavours and additional gelato and sorbets on the board, it is not surprising guests take their time making a choice. Almost everything from Mango, Vanilla Choc Fudge and Rum and Raisin ...
What makes Windsor special is that some of its historic buildings have been preserved, restored and converted into contemporary eateries. For a taste of Italy with fresh Australian ingredients, Biviano’shas been a popular spot to dine since owners Anthony and Kylie renovated the 1840 heritage building 16 years ago. Originally a merchant’s cottage, ...
Windsor is the largest of the Macquarie towns and, as such, is the administrative centre of the Hawkesbury area. Governor Lachlan Macquarie established the five Macquarie towns in the Hawkesbury Valley - Windsor, Richmond, Castlereagh, Wilberforce and Pitt Town in 1810.
1. Windsor Castle. It wouldn't be a Windsor without a castle and Melbourne's no exception. Nestled in the back streets, the iconic Windsor Castle features tropical beer garden cabanas, great pub food and a cosy fireplace. Perfect for a royally good time all year round. 89 Albert Street, Windsor. 2. Hawker Hall
Windsor, town, part of the Hawkesbury local government area, southeast-central New South Wales, Australia. It lies on the Hawkesbury River about 30 miles (50 km) northwest of Sydney. In 1794 Major Francis Grose, then acting governor, placed 22 settlers in the riverside district known as Green.
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