Lydham Hall Historic House and Museum Open Day

Our April Open Day is a celebration of chocolate.

We'll serve a special chocolate-themed menu with delights including Cherry Ripe Cake, Chocolate Crackles, and various chocolate scone varieties.
Our traditional Devonshire Tea is always on the menu.

Special event (sold out): At 11am and 1pm, "The History of Chocolate In Australia" by Chef Adam Moore. Discover the intriguing evolution of chocolate and the inventive chocolatiers, delightful products, and unique Australian trends. Take a nostalgic look at the "Rocky Road" story, the history of Darrell Lea and its legacy in the St George Area.
Renowned as a distinguished figure in the culinary realm, Chef Adam Moore stands as a preeminent corporate chef, captivating public speaker, accomplished TV presenter, and a globally recognised award-winning innovator.

For the best value ticket prices and to plan your visit: https://stgeorgehistsoc.org.au/lydham-hall/

The museum is located at 18 Lydham Avenue, Rockdale NSW 2216. On-street parking is available or a short bus trip from Rockdale Station takes you within a 5-minute walk of the museum.

The house and manicured gardens are regularly open to the public and for group tours and venue hire. The interior of Lydham Hall is presented in the style of a late Victorian residence, with a fine collection of antique furniture and over 1,500 objects of local and historical interest contained within the rooms and in the museum upstairs. The museum also has a library and archives which contain a broad range of books, photographs and documents on local places, people, events, and institutions.