PHIVE Presents: Seniors Festival - A Walk Through Time

Step into stories that have shaped Parramatta for generations. Start with a guided visit to St John’s Cathedral, set on Australia’s oldest church site in continuous use, then wander across to the beautifully restored Parramatta Town Hall before we wrap up with a lovely morning tea in the Charles Burns Room of Town Hall, shared with new friends.

This special Seniors Week program is free to attend. Come curious, leave delighted.

What you’ll experience

• Guided Cathedral tour (40 mins) — hear the living history of St John’s and its treasured precinct, directly from those who care for it.
• Town Hall highlights (40 min) — explore the heritage heart of our civic life and discover how the building continues to evolve with the city.
• A relaxed morning tea (40 min) — time to chat, reflect and swap favourite discoveries from the morning.

Please note: Parramatta Town Hall is a working venue. On rare occasions, if a booking comes in, we may need to move the morning tea back to a comfortable room at PHIVE. If this happens, we’ll make the transition easy and ensure you still enjoy the same warm, welcoming experience.

When & where

• Meeting point: PHIVE foyer (please arrive 5 – 10 minutes before the start).
• Location: PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square, before short walks to St John’s Cathedral and Parramatta Town Hall.

Duration & pace

• Allow up to 2 hours end to end including guided stops and short walks.
• Please wear comfortable closed shoes, bring water, and consider a hat on sunny days.

Cost = Free. To keep things fair and make sure places aren’t left empty, we place a fully refundable $5 hold on your credit card at the time of booking.

Our fair attendance approach

• Your $5 is automatically refunded when you attend.
• Can’t make it? Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for an automatic full refund.
• No shows (or cancellations within 24 hours) won’t be refunded.