Grantham Poultry Research Station

Grantham Poultry Research Station is a heritage site in Seven Hills featuring multiple structures including two historic residences named Melrose and Drumtochty located at 71 Seven Hills Road. The complex contains various buildings that once served research and administrative functions and now operate as part of Grantham Heritage Park for community and educational use.

The facility began in 1897 as a breeding farm supplying livestock to farms allocated to soldiers returning from World War I. Over subsequent decades it evolved into a major research center that advanced scientific understanding of poultry breeding and care.

The two Victorian houses Melrose and Drumtochty reflect how agricultural research shaped domestic life at the site, with original architecture showing how scientists and administrators lived during the station's active years. Walking through the grounds today, you notice how the community has adopted these spaces for local gatherings and learning.

The site operates today as Grantham Heritage Park and welcomes visitors to explore buildings used for community activities and educational programs about local heritage. It helps to check ahead about current events and how the grounds are being used, as activities may vary throughout the year.

Research conducted here led to discoveries about how vitamin deficiencies affected hatching rates in poultry, which set new standards for breeding practices worldwide. These findings had practical impacts on farms across many countries and show how local scientific work reached global influence.

Location: New South Wales

GPS coordinates: -33.78100,150.93000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42