Denham Court

Denham Court is a colonial homestead in Campbelltown designed by architect John Verge in the 1820s with two stories and classical proportions. The main residence sits within a property that preserves about 2.4 hectares of original grounds, including formal gardens and heritage trees.

Richard Atkins received a land grant of about 200 hectares in 1810 but soon transferred it to Captain Richard Brooks, who developed it into a social hub. The main buildings took shape in the 1820s as the property became known for hosting gatherings and entertaining visitors.

St Mary the Virgin Church was built as a private family chapel in 1838 and sits above the burial site of Richard and Christiana Brooks. It shows how faith was woven into daily life on the estate and remains a focal point when walking the grounds today.

The site is located along Campbelltown Road and is accessible for visitors who want to explore the buildings and grounds at a leisurely pace. Comfortable walking shoes and time to move through the full property on foot help you see the different garden areas and heritage structures scattered across the site.

The property hosted Aboriginal corroborees with local and visiting groups until the 1850s, serving as a rare meeting place for cross-cultural exchange during the colonial era. These gatherings were notable for bringing together people who would otherwise have had few opportunities to interact.