FIND RICHMOND

Welcome to the Hawkesbury Valley a rural community just 45 minutes northwest of Sydney with a population of 65,000. The twin towns of Windsor founded in 1788 situated at the base of the Blue Mountains and Wollemi Park Reserve on the banks of the Hawkesbury River, and Richmond only 6 minutes away founded in 1795, are the commercial centres of the valley. The diversity of the area with its extensive range of historic, agricultural, art, sports grounds and military attractions makes the valley an interesting place to visit suiting people from all walks of life with varied interests.

The weekly Richmond Good Food Market is a family business that was developed to help get great produce to great people. The market is held at Richmond Park on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. It allows locals, tourists, farmers and producers to come together and celebrate the beautiful produce and strong history of the Hawkesbury....

Western Sydney University Village, located on the University's Hawkesbury campus, offers year round short stay accommodation for tourists, groups and independent travellers. Located amongst 1,500 hectares of bushland, the Village is a peaceful getaway for those looking to get out of the Sydney city. Each villa features four single bedrooms, one bathroom, an open-plan kitchen and a combined living and dining area. You can book a whole four bedroom villa or one or more single rooms in a shared villa....

Richmond is sited at the beginning of the scenic Bells Line of Road, a popular tourist drive providing access to the Blue Mountains and Wollemi National Park. Richmond's town centre hosts a magnificent park and many of its historic buildings are still in use today. It is also home to Western Sydney University, polo fields and eclectic shops. If you drive to the end of town and through an arbour of trees, Pughs Lagoon will be revealed; an idyllic spot for picnics, fishing and watching black swans and a wonderful array of bird life. Experience fine food and wine at one of Richmond's excellent restaurants or cafes. While you are in the area come and see the Richmond Air Base from the Hawkesbury Visitor Information Centre and watch planes from the cafe while children are entertained in the playground. ...

At the Richmond Stamp, Coin and Collectables Fair there will be an interesting variety of philatelic and numismatic material available to purchase from Clubs and Dealers (from NSW and ACT). Sale tables will include Stamps and Covers, Australasia, Pacifics, World, Thematics, Cinderellas, accessories, and Club Circuit Books. Also a good range of ephemera and vintage tins. Activities at the show will include Club Exhibit and raffle. There will be a P Stamp Cover, Booklet and Overprinted Miniature Sheet as souvenirs. There will be food and drinks available for refreshments. Located 100 metres from East Richmond Train Station. Free off street parking is available. The Fair is held twice per year. The April Fair will be at Richmond NSW, and the August Fair will see a change of venue to East Kurrajong School of Arts....

Sydney Trial Riding Centre is located just 40 minutes from Sydney's Central Business District, easily accessible from the M7 Motorway. The magnificent 400 acre property on the grounds of the prestigious Sydney Polo Club, is the perfect horse riding destination for the whole family. They offer relaxed, supervised trail rides with qualified instructors who have years of professional experience. The horses are suitable for every rider, from the true beginner to the more advanced, competitive rider. All guests will be given an introduction to go through the safety rules and most of all, get to know your horse. Sydney Trail Riding Centre offers you a unique experience - you can come and meet horses from shows such as The Saddle Club, McLeods Daughters, A Place To Call Home, and movies such as The Great Gatsby, The Water Diviner, Pirates of the Caribbean, Thor and many more. Where else can you ride 'The Horses of Showbiz'? For more information please visit the web site, or find them on Facebook....