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Grand Mansions and Sub-Divisions
Highlights
- Explore grand mansions along Brougham Place, showcasing stunning architecture against the backdrop of the Parklands.
- Wander through Chichester Gardens Subdivisions, where heritage-listed properties reveal stories from the 19th century.
- Visit two historic churches and an old brewery, immersing yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Lower North Adelaide.
- Enjoy a family-friendly experience daily from 10am to 12pm, perfect for all ages to appreciate local history.
Grand Mansions and Subdivisions – Lower North Adelaide – This walk highlights the grand mansions of Brougham Place built to address the Parklands setting and in contrast continues to Lower North Adelaide which features the Chichester Gardens Subdivisions between Stanley, Melbourne and Jerningham Streets.
Places visited include 2 churches, an old brewery, gardens as well as heritage listed private properties dating from the 19th Century.
Operates: Daily 10am to 12pm or at other times subject to availability.
Itinerary highlights
Brougham Place Uniting Church
A non-conformist denominational church built in the 1860’s once described as a “resort for enquiring minds” or the “light on the hill”
Nurney House
One of the earliest houses built in North Adelaide, parts of which dating from the 1840’s, once owned by the Bagot family.
Tour details
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Operation information
Down to Earth Tours
Down to Earth Tours provide a choice of six walking tours around both Adelaide central business district and North Adelaide encompassing history, heritage and culture.
The two-hour easy paced walks bring to life stories of the past incorporating characters that have lived behind the facades of varying infrastructure. The walks also trace the development of Adelaide from early beginnings to today.
A locally born and bred tour guide with a good knowledge about Adelaide and South Australia who has a passion for history and heritage.
If you enjoy hearing interesting stories about the history, heritage and culture of Adelaide, along with its interesting characters, then these tours will suit you.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- National Trust
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
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