Grantham Heritage Park
Grantham Heritage Park is a public park in Seven Hills NSW 2147 on the site of the former Grantham Poultry Research Station, which is listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. Its most notable feature is this heritage setting, which includes a war memorial, alongside a playground, BBQ and sheltered picnic settings.
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About Grantham Heritage Park
Poultry Research History at Grantham Heritage Park
Grantham Heritage Park occupies the former Grantham Poultry Research Station, where NSW poultry work was carried out for over 70 years. The site was listed on the NSW State Heritage Register on 7 April 2000. A wooden Bachelors' Barracks once stood on the grounds and housed returned servicemen who trained in poultry farming under the Returned Soldier Settlement Scheme. Interpretation signage at Grantham Heritage Park explains this history to visitors.
War Memorial at Grantham Heritage Park
Grantham Heritage Park contains a war memorial built in 1998 and dedicated on 11 November 1998. Simon Alexander Cook designed the memorial as a timber frame on a ceramic tiled plinth, shaped as two door frames. The door frames represent exit from the theatre of war and re-entry to life in Australia. The inscription reads 'In memory of those who served the nation of Australia in World War I and beyond.' The Department of Veteran Affairs and the Seven Hills-Toongabbie R.S.L. Sub-Branch were among those who commemorated the memorial.
Playspace and Picnic Area at Grantham Heritage Park
Blacktown City Council restored and embellished Grantham Heritage Park in 2023, adding a playground with new playspace equipment. The 2023 works also brought sheltered picnic settings that give shade while eating, a yarning circle used as a gathering space, and new tree planting. Grantham Heritage Park has a BBQ with tables and seats for groups, a water refill station for drinking water, and viewing decks with seating spread across the grounds.
Facilities at Grantham Heritage Park
Visitor tips for Grantham Heritage Park
- ✓Bring a reusable bottle to top up on site rather than carrying extra water.
- ✓On hot days, eat at the sheltered picnic settings rather than in the open.
Getting to Grantham Heritage Park
Grantham Heritage Park is at 71 Seven Hills Road South, Seven Hills NSW 2147. Off-street parking is available in a car park upgraded in 2023, and the northern end of Australorp Avenue is recommended for day-use parking within designated areas.
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Does Grantham Heritage Park have a playground?
Yes, a playground with new playspace equipment was installed during the park's 2023 restoration.
Are there BBQs and picnic tables at Grantham Heritage Park?
Yes, there is a BBQ with tables and seats, and sheltered picnic settings offer shade.
Is there parking at Grantham Heritage Park?
Yes, the park has an off-street car park, which was given a minor upgrade in 2023.
What is the history of Grantham Heritage Park?
The grounds hosted NSW poultry research for more than 70 years, and returned servicemen once lived on site while training as poultry farmers.
What does the war memorial at Grantham Heritage Park represent?
Its two timber door frames symbolise leaving the theatre of war and returning to life in Australia.