Lydham Hall Historic House and Museum will reopen on Sunday February 4, 2024 with a wonderful day of celebrations .
The Museum was closed for some time, whilst a new roof was put on the house , then Covid struck, and finally , the Committee had to negotiate a new agreement with Bayside Council .
After over 21 weeks of work from St George Historical Society Inc members, Lydham Hall is back to its full glory .
It will open at 10am on Sunday February 4, 2024. Members of the public are welcome to visit at this time.
A children’s tour will begin at 11.30am. There will be a limit of 10 children only on this once only tour.
Between 1.30pm to 3.30pm, the official re-opening proceedings will take place. This will begin with refreshments to the official guests.
At 2.15pm, The President of St George Historical Society Inc, Wesley Fairhall will invite the Mayor of Bayside, Councillor Bill Saravinovski, to address the gathering. At 2.30pm , Wesley Fairhall will then speak. Then, Bob and Laurel Horton, Society members ,who will be dressed in Victorian costume , will invite visitors to inspect the house .
There will be an afternoon tea, for an additional cost, which will served until 3pm on the back verandah.
Address: 18 Lydham Avenue, Rockdale NSW 2216. On-street parking is available or a short bus trip from Rockdale Station takes you within a 5-minute walk of the museum.
Opening Hours: first Sunday of the month, 10am – 4pm.
Entry fees: Adults $8, Concession $5, free entry for SGHS members and children under 12.
Contact Us: Facebook page. Website http://stgeorgehistsoc.org.au/ Email stgeorgehistorical@gmail.com; Mailing address is PO Box A89, Arncliffe NSW 2205.
Anne Field
Publicity Officer
