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Children’s Story Book Trail
This story walk is a half kilometre trail with themed areas to explore and discover. It is suitable for strollers. (located on the perimeter of Carrick Hill – opening times apply) For more information, ask for the separate handout on the Children’s Story Book Trail at the front desk.
Download an information handout about the Story Book Trail Aug 09 (PDF 548KB).
Carrick Hill Stables Restoration
Launch of newly restored stables and history of horses at Carrick Hill. In 1935, Bill and Ursula Hayward visited Britain and purchased these stables, part of a stately home, and shipped them back to Adelaide.
Carols, Choristers & A Children’s Tale at Carrick Hill
A community event specially organised for young families to enjoy hearing and singing Christmas carols with the talented young choristers of St Peter’s Cathedral. The hour long program held in the garden of Carrick Hill includes carols performed by the choristers in their scarlet robes and some favourites for all to join in and sing. Mem Fox’s lovely Christmas story ‘Wombat Divine’ will also be told with the aid of the audience and some bush creatures.
Thursday 8th December 2011, 5pm – 6pm
Tickets $3.00pp collected at the door.
Carrick Hill Home Show
The guest wing of Carrick Hill will be set back in place for the summer season for visitors to enjoy the guest bedrooms and their stylish 1940s decor. The working life of the house will be presented explaining the role of the servants
in post-war Australia.
December 2011 – April 2012
Twilight Family Picnic Show
January School Holidays - 17th – 20th, 22nd, 24th – 28th January 2012
Bring your own picnic dinner and enjoy the beautiful gardens of Carrick Hill then see 18 Carrot’s fabulous new show RED – an ungrim tale.
Suitable for all ages 3-83.
Gates open 6.00pm – 6.30 for picnicking, NO ADMISSION after 6.30pm Show at 7.00pm
Please note: No BBQs or BYO alcohol permitted. Refreshments available at the licensed Cafe.
Bookings Venue *Tix 8225 8888
Tickets $15; Family (4) $50; Groups (5+) $12p/p plus booking fee
Children’s Fringe Festival Event
Join our Bush Fairies on an adventure in the secret garden as they help Windy the Wombat find a new home. Join in the fun in this interactive improvised show, set amongst the scenic beauty of Carrick Hill. Come dressed as a fairy or your favourite bush animal.
Dates: 25 and 26 Feb 11am and 1pm 3,4,10,11,17,18, March 11am and 1pm
Tickets to be purchased through fringe tix www.adelaidefringe.com.au
Russell Drysdale Drawings
The Exhibition curated by Mr Lou Klepac celebrates the centenary of this major 20th Century Australian artist, the exhibition will present over fifty works presenting Drysdale's draftsmanship and ability to capture the essence and character of Australians and their environments. The Exhibition will open in Sydney, travel to Carrick Hill for the months of April to June and then travel to the Mornington Peninsula.
April 2012 – June 2012
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