Regency Day Out - Talks, Picnic and Vintage Markets

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Sun 21 Sep 2025

National Trust cordially invites you and your family to Regency Day Out this spring.

This enchanting one-day celebration of Regency fashion will take place on Sunday, 21 September and features free talks, vintage clothing stalls, live entertainment, special collection item viewings, access to the Fashionable Silhouettes exhibition, and lawn games in the grounds of the NESCO World Heritage-listed Old Government House.



Held from 11 am, come and embrace the elegance of the Regency era with captivating Regency talks by Historians Dr Lorinda Cramer, Dr Heather Blasdale Clarke and Old Government House's Assistant Curator, Anna Ridley.

You will also have the opportunity to step inside Old Government House for a special viewing of the delicate and rarely seen dresses made for Anna King (wife of Governor King) in 1805.

Reserve your place for one of the Guided Tours of the Fashionable Silhouettes exhibition.



PLUS
• Browse the vintage clothing and artisan markets throughout the day
• Cheer on Scottish and maypole dancers
• Join Regency-making workshops
• Take part in the lively Best Dressed Competition, sponsored by Audible, with fabulous prizes across three categories
• Lawn games
• Live music
• BYO picnic basket and enjoy it amidst the historic grounds

Just down the road, the Wisteria Gardens will be in full bloom - so bring your picnic basket, dress to impress, and make a sensational spring day of it!

PLAN YOUR VISIT

WHEN: Sunday 21 September, 11am - 4pm.
WHERE: Old Government House - National Trust of Australia NSW, Parramatta Park
TICKETS: General Entry house access can be pre-booked or purchased on the day.

Prebook your talk and tour spots at the links below – limited spaces available:
• Expert talks: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm sessions - NEW SESSIONS ADDED
• Guided Tour (includes house entry): NEW SESSIONS ADDED

Find out more at:
www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/regency-day-out-talks-picnic-and-vintage-markets
Follow @nationaltrustnsw on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest.

Can’t make it? The Fashionable Silhouettes exhibition is on display at Old Government House until Sunday, 9 November. Monthly guided tours available.

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