Kingston Historical House, Historic house in Kingston Park, Australia.
Kingston Historical House is a colonial residence dating from the early settlement period with wide verandas and tall interior ceilings. Inside, period furnishings and domestic items are arranged to show how rooms were organized and used in daily life.
Built in 1840, the house later became home to Charles Kingston from 1880 until 1908. The government then took ownership and preserved it as a historical landmark.
The house displays period furnishings and objects from the 1800s that reveal how early settlers lived and used their domestic spaces. These items show what daily life looked like for families of that era.
Visits are conducted through guided tours where visitors learn about the building's design and historical details. Check opening hours beforehand since the house is only accessible at specific times.
The surrounding gardens continue to use historical cultivation methods and design principles from the 1800s. This planted area shows which plants and arrangements were typical for household gardens of that time.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.