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Royal Botanic Gardens – Plant Craft Cottage

Description

Built in 1850, Plant Craft Cottage is the oldest building in a public space in Victoria. The heritage listed building and two of the original rooms are used today to host craft workshops within the tranquil setting of Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens. The domestic architecture of the cottage was typical in England at the time, represented by its steeply pitched slate roof, ornate chimneys, brick recesses, lead-light windows and decorative barge boards.

What's On

Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens members will be available to share historical details of the cottage such as the original handmade bricks that are exposed under the veranda, as well as its current uses. The beautiful cottage garden maintained by Garden Group will interest gardeners in general. Demonstrations of plant related arts and craft are on view as you walk through the rooms of the cottage.

Images: (1) Cast-Iron lace. (2) Plant Craft Cottage entrance and garden. (3) Plant Craft Cottage weatherboard extension. All photos: Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens

Important Details

Time & Date

Saturday 30 + Sunday 31 July
Open 10.30am-2.45pm
Bookings not required

Age Requirements

All Ages

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible
Accessible parking nearby

Location

Melbourne Gardens, Gate H, Alexandra Ave, South Yarra 3141

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