What’s On
Parramatta Open Day
Saturday 29 August 2026 | 10.00am-4.00pm
Mark your diary! - St Pat’s Cemetery.
More details to come, but as part of this event celebrating key sites in Parramatta, the Friends will be offering the public a chance to learn more about our historic cemetery and who’s buried there. You’ll enjoy their unique stories which you’ll learn through guided tours, self-guided discovery tapping into our informative QR links, and chats with our knowledgable members over a cuppa!
A must for family history fans.
Foundation Day
Saturday 31 October 2026 | 10.00am-4.00pm
Hambledon Cottage, 47 Hassall Street, Harris Park
Foundation Day is a Council-run annual , free event that celebrates Parramatta’s pivotal and rich history, in particular the commencement of agricultural projects in this area in November 1788.
The family-friendly festival typically features historical tours, live entertainment, market stalls, and hands-on workshops.
Come and visit the Friends of St Patrick’s Cemetery stall along with other local historic groups to learn more about what’s happening in your neighbourhood.
Learn more about Hambledon Cottage.
Read the May 2026 edition of The Hambledon Herald.
Location
Saint Patrick’s Cemetery is located on the corner of Church Street & Pennant Hills Rd.
North Parramatta NSW
Parking is available on nearby streets, or you can catch the Parramatta Light Rail and alight at the Benaud Oval stop right outside the gates.