Retford Park National Trust — Attraction in Bowral

When planning a short suprise getaway for my husband's birthday I discovered this amazing place and knew we had to go. We were not disappointed. Very friendly volunteers and horticulturist who answered any questions we had about the history the garden. So many different plants and spaces to meander around in. The house is so Beautiful and picturesque a postcard. The hedged plants in front are particularly strong and so well manicured. The maze and different garden rooms were pretty. We visited in winter but would love to come back in Spring! A surprise around every corner. Thanks James Fairfax for gifting your property to the Historic National Trust for us...

The grandest and most beautiful home protected by the National Trust. Imposing and ornate on the outside, and the inside is filled with priceless treasures of the previous owner, Mr Fairfax. The guided tour is very interesting and the gardens are divine with beautiful old trees and statues abound. As you enter to buy your tickets it's a small shop that includes art from local artists you can purchase along with other knick knacks. A short walk within the grounds of Retford will find Ngununggula, the southern Highlands regional gallery and a cafe that had great food + coffee. I would definitely recommend a visit, especially if you are in the...

We were lucky to spend an hour wandering around the beautiful and expansive grounds of Retford Park. There is such a variety of different garden areas. An orchard, larged hedged rooms, sculptures, swimming pool, pond and sunroom, garden rooms, chicken house, stables, magnificent hedged planting out the front with a fountain and beautiful old trees scattered throughout. The staff were really nice including the kind Horticulturist on hand to chat and answer any of your questions. A really pleasant experience. Hoping to go back in Spring and see the house too. Hoping James' dog Celini is still there too. Highly...