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In a constantly moving city, things are often changing and it's easy to miss the good stuff. Keep up to date with the news in Parramatta and check out our blog!

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June 27 2021
2 mins read
History and Heritage | Historical Places

Parramatta Town Hall

Steeped in history and proudly marking the entrance to Parramatta Square, the newly upgraded Parramatta Town Hall houses an inspiring collection of heritage and contemporary event spaces.
June 27 2021
5 mins read
History and Heritage | Historical Places

Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre

The Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre juxtaposes the oldest and newest of Parramatta’s buildings. Visitors can look directly onto the foundations of the original settlement, gaining a glimpse into the lives of its earliest European residents.
June 27 2021
5 mins read
See and Do | Nature and Parks

A guide to Parramatta River

Discover the history and how you can spend time in, on, above or beside the centrepiece of Parramatta.
June 23 2021
6 mins read
History and Heritage | Historical Places

Parramatta Heritage Trail

As the second oldest city in Australia, Parramatta’s history runs deep. Take a walk through the well-preserved historic sites and step back in time through the pre-settlement and early colonial years of the nation.
June 23 2021
4 mins read
History and Heritage | Historical Places

Heritage of Harris Park

Even in this thriving city of close to a quarter of a million people, Parramatta has a rather unique ability to take you back into its history.
June 4 2021
6 mins read
History and Heritage | Historical Places

Historic buildings in Parramatta

Parramatta is home to some beautiful historical buildings and if walls could talk they would all have fascinating stories to tell. 
June 3 2021
4 mins read
History and Heritage | Historical Places

Parramatta's historic churches

Parramatta’s two cathedrals, St John’s and St Patrick’s, are among the oldest and most historically significant churches on Australian soil.
June 2 2021
3 mins read
History and Heritage | Historical Places

Parramatta’s rich Aboriginal history

More than 60,000 years of Indigenous history make up present day Parramatta’s city and surrounds.
June 1 2021
3 mins read
History and Heritage | Historical Places

Parramatta’s Lancer Barracks celebrates 200 years

To celebrate this significant bicentennial milestone, we invite you to discover the history of NSW Lancer Barracks and Memorial Museum in Parramatta.
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City of Parramatta Council acknowledges the Dharug people who are the traditional custodians of the land of Parramatta. Council pays respect to the elders past and present of the Dharug nation and extends that respect to other Aboriginal people visiting this site.