Royal Bull's Head Inn, Heritage-listed hotel in Drayton, Australia
The Royal Bull's Head Inn is a heritage-listed hotel in Drayton, Queensland, built as a two-story structure combining timber and brick with weatherboard cladding and distinctive dormer windows. The building stands on Brisbane Street and maintains its original nineteenth-century architectural form.
The inn was built in 1859 by former convict William Horton and received its royal designation following a visit from Queensland Governor Bowen in 1860. This visit marked recognition of the location as a significant site in local history.
The inn served as a key meeting place for cattle breeders and travelers who gathered here for auctions and social events. The location was central to early settlement life, bringing people from across the region together.
The building is open to visitors today and contains rooms with nineteenth-century furniture and objects that tell the story of the location. Visiting requires minimal physical effort since the rooms are easy to explore.
The inn attracts visitors interested in paranormal experiences through special evenings where people explore the rooms and engage with the location's history. These events combine the building's architectural heritage with a different perspective on the space.
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