TyronneThe Windsor hidden in the Hills
March 12th 2008 00:09
Windsor is one on the edge of the extended suburban town of Sydney, with an atmosphere more like a country town.
It is a history wonderland as part of Lachlan Macquarie's give towns (along with Pitt Town, Wilberforce, Richmond and Castlereagh). The St Matthew's Church (1821) is simple but elegant, featuring beautiful stain glass windows. The graveyard in the church grounds dates back to 1810 with lots of well preserved historic graves of some prominent early Australians such as William Cox and John Tebbutt.
A walk through town centre is a pleasant experience. On weekends the town market is a hit with many local crafts and produce being featured items. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants to rest your feet when you've had enough browsing.
Windsor is at the foot of the blue mountains as well as being surrounded by the national parks and the banks of the Hawksbury river, it's no wonder Sydney-siders likes to take a day trip out to relax and unwind.
Windsor is 55 km north west of Sydney city and is just over an hour by car or train.
Tourism Information: Hawkesbury Townships - Windsor
Windsor township (Image Source: www.hawkesburyweb.com.au)
It is a history wonderland as part of Lachlan Macquarie's give towns (along with Pitt Town, Wilberforce, Richmond and Castlereagh). The St Matthew's Church (1821) is simple but elegant, featuring beautiful stain glass windows. The graveyard in the church grounds dates back to 1810 with lots of well preserved historic graves of some prominent early Australians such as William Cox and John Tebbutt.
A walk through town centre is a pleasant experience. On weekends the town market is a hit with many local crafts and produce being featured items. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants to rest your feet when you've had enough browsing.
Windsor is at the foot of the blue mountains as well as being surrounded by the national parks and the banks of the Hawksbury river, it's no wonder Sydney-siders likes to take a day trip out to relax and unwind.
Windsor is 55 km north west of Sydney city and is just over an hour by car or train.
Tourism Information: Hawkesbury Townships - Windsor
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Comment by Hazel Castillo
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I will someday and hopefully this time with hubby and kiddo
Comment by Rosemary
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Love checking out old buildings and craft markets. Give me a little country town over city mayhem any day.