Woodford Academy
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Woodford Academy – National Trust | The Woodford Academy is the oldest complex of colonial buildings in the Blue Mountains and is of state heritage significance.Built originally as an Inn in the 1830s, the property has had a multi-layered history, also operating over the years as a gentleman’s residence, guest house, boarding house and from 1907-1936 under the ownership of John McManamey as an exclusive school - Woodford Academy.Bequested to the National Trust in 1979 by John McManamey’s sole surviving daughter Gertrude, the Woodford Academy is today a museum that offers not only a unique glimpse of colonial life in the Blue Mountains but also an insight into the current Blue Mountains community through an innovative program of site-specific art events, performances and talks for the monthly open days.
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90-92 Great Western Hwy, Woodford NSW 2778
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michelle cassar
09.10.2023
Woodford Academy
Fun place, awesome people... had a great night
Suvendu Das
05.10.2023
Woodford Academy
Built originally as an Inn in the 1830s, the property has had a multi-layered history, also operating over the years as a gentleman’s residence, guest house, boarding house and from 1907-1936 under the ownership of John McManamey as an exclusive school – Woodford Academy.Bequested to the National Trust in 1979 by John McManamey’s sole surviving daughter Gertrude, the Woodford Academy is today a museum that offers not only a unique glimpse of colonial life in the Blue Mountains, but also an insight into the current Blue Mountains community through an innovative program of site-specific art events, performances and talks for the monthly open days.
SML
30.09.2023
Woodford Academy
Impressive, well-preserved historic building. Never missed a National Trust Heritage site. Always enjoyed stepping back into the historic past of Australia. Thank You!!
Sharon Mary
20.09.2023
Woodford Academy
Greatly admire the National Trust for preserving our heritage, ongoing restoration continues. Very interesting history.
Malcolm Gray
12.09.2023
Woodford Academy
A great place to savour some great Australian history. Walking through this 1830’s building with its many artefacts was a real treat. Highly recommended.
Ben Gresham-Petchell
05.09.2023
Woodford Academy
An incredible place with a rich history! Includes the oldest building in the Blue Mountains dating back to the 1830s. Lots to see inside and some great walks around the grounds including a trail which also acknowledges the continued Aboriginal connection to the land.
Sach Killam
05.09.2023
Woodford Academy
Small place with fascinating layers of history.
Kate O'Neill
28.08.2023
Woodford Academy
The oldest building in the Blue Mountains. Open on the 3rd Saturday of the month, this National Trust property is entirely run by volunteers. The small Cafe has coffee and wonderful light refreshments and cakes.
Rachel Buck
13.08.2023
Woodford Academy
As a 2019 Xmas present but delayed due to Covid but honoured on the weekend when I attended a ghost tour at Woodward Academy.One arrives for a 7pm start and 3 - 3.5 hours later the tour is complete.You are given free time of 1.5 hours to involve yourself in the moment and if lucky enough to experience an encounter.Personally I along with my 2 Ghost Hunter companions had no encounter but listening to the history of Woodford Acedemy and the ghost" stories told ones imagination can create the atmosphere that things are abound.Woodford Academy has had a very colourful if not fatal history and along with its previous occupants is well worth the visit to hear of suchOpen days are held with dates notified via the Facebook pageIf I had one complaint it would be lack of direction on where to park for those interested you park in the church next to the academy."
Kathy Jarvis
21.07.2023
Woodford Academy
We could only see from the outside as it was only open for the weekends
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90-92 Great Western Hwy, Woodford NSW 2778
Woodford Academy