such a beautiful convent | Abbotsford

I never expected Melbourne to hide such a beautiful convent | Abbotsford Tucked inside the inner city is a pocket-sized cultural gem—Abbotsford Convent. This 150-year-old former convent has been reimagined as a vibrant creative precinct where art, culture and learning collide ✨ 📍 Location 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford—nestled on a bend of the Yarra River and wrapped by Yarra Bend Park, the setting is pure serenity. 🚋 Getting there Buses 200, 207, 905, 906, 907 drop you at the gate. Drivers can use the paid car park opposite. 🏛️ Must-see • Victorian-era convent, stables and chapel—red-brick grandeur at every turn. • Studios and galleries housing painters, potters, jewellers and more. • Year-round exhibitions, markets, open studios and live music—there’s always something new. 🌿 On-site experience Wander cloisters and rose gardens, then refuel at the riverside cafés—coffee, pastries and local produce taste better under 19th-century arches. 💡 Tips Allow half a day. Drop into a workshop or pick up a one-of-a-kind piece from resident makers. Weekends bring extra pop-up events—check the website before you go. #Melbourne#AutumnColours#RedBrickBeaut#HistoryMeetsArt