Welcome To Parramatta
Places
Experiment Farm Cottage
The site of the first land grant in Australia, made in 1789 by Governor Phillip to the former convict, James Ruse - an experiment in self-sufficiency.
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Parramatta Stories
Parramatta Stories - strengthening the visibility, awareness and experience of cultural heritage in Parramatta. Check out the self-guided heritage trails.
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New Parramatta Farmers Markets for 2013
The Parramatta Farmers Markets are returning new and improved in 2013.
Parramatta City Council has extended the Farmers Markets annual Christmas break until March 2013.
This extended break will enable Council to expand the Markets in 2013, offering improved products, service and experience to residents, visitors and workers who frequent the Farmers Markets.
The Parramatta Farmers Markets will reopen in March with an exciting program of stallholders, trading as an authentic fresh food farmers market.
New restaurants in Parramatta!
There are heaps of new restaurants opening in Parramatta offering very tasty treats!
Parramatta is seeing a host of new restaurants opening along the Church St 'Eat Street' precinct, offering tasty dining options for the discerning foodie.
Joining the ranks of Grill'd, Wowcow and Mad Mex are Black Angus Bar & Grill, Bondi Pizza and Ribs and Rumps.
Enjoy the new gastronomical experiences and stay tuned to Discover Parramatta to know when you can expect their doors to be opening.
Coming Events
Dreamers Market
The Dreamers Market is a new handmade market dedicated to 100% Australian Handmade. It is a curated market boasting over 40 independent artists, crafters and designers who are the actual makers.
MoreAli McGregor: Alchemy
Ali McGregor returns to Riverside with her new show, Alchemy, which draws on her influences, from opera and cabaret, to trashy 80s pop divas.
Noël & Gertie
Two of Australia’s rising stars of musical theatre transport you to a world of glamour, wit and elegance in a timeless musical which has been acclaimed throughout the world.
Places
City Parks
Parramatta has many small parks both in the city and on the fringes of it. They contain a good mix of exercise and sports facilities, dog walking, bbq and picnic equipment and playgrounds.
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Rosehill Gardens Racecourse
Rosehill Gardens hosts Australia's richest day of racing, AAMI Golden Slipper, on the first Sat in April. It is also home to regular Sat racing, with the best thoroughbreds in NSW.
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