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Address: 46 Carrick Hill Drive, Springfield SA 5062 How do we get there? Number: (08) 7424 7900
About this activity
Carrick Hill is one of the few period homes in the country, and also happens to be one of the few period homes in Australia to survive with its original contents almost completely intact and its grounds undiminished.
So if you love history, keep reading as this could be the family day out for you!
This impressive period property was actually once the private home of Sir Edward and Lady Ursula Hayward. Today, the property, grounds and gardens of Carrick Hill are for everyone to enjoy.
Your visit to this impressive historical attraction is the perfect opportunity to find out more about the estate’s unique history, as well as its evolution from country home to national treasure, plus its enduring importance today!
Built in the 1930s, Carrick Hill has welcomed many a famous name through its doors, from Queen Elizabeth II, to Sir Laurence Olivier, and Vivien Leigh - and now it's your turn!
Explore the dining room, the library, the morning room and bedrooms, and feel what life would have been like in such opulence nearly a century ago.
Activity location
Directions
Only 8km from Adelaide CBD, just south of the University of Adelaide Waite Campus.
Get directionsHow much does it cost?
Adults
$17.00
Children
Free under 15 years
Discount
Concession $13.00. Free admission into Garden and Grounds.
Free Under
15 years with accompanying adult
Last Updates
2023
Carrick Hill FAQ’s
There is a restaurant where you can enjoy some delicious meals and snacks!
Check out the guided tours available so you can really make the most of your visit!
Make sure you stop by the gift shop as you can pick up a host of merchandise, gifts and souvniers
With 100 acres of garden, park and bushland, plus the historic house with an impressive art collection, there is plenty of space to explore and lots to do with students!
They can enjoy a guided visit, or explore the Storybook Trails, and even settle in for a picnic too!
There are healthy options in the restaurant, but feel free to bring your own healthy picnic hamper and rug!
Visitors who are mobility impaired have use of the ‘service entrance’ at 5 Meadowvale Road, which enables them to conveniently alight adjacent to the house.
Carrick Hill has an elevator within the house which accesses all three floors. While Carrick Hill welcomes all visitors, there are some areas in the garden that are not easily accessible.
Carrick Hill and the museum also host exhibitions throughout the year so make sure you check out everything that's happening so you don't miss out!
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