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Newington Armory

Secret site revealed

Newington Armory Open DayNewington Armory is a special place - formerly the Royal Australian Naval Armament Depot (RANAD), it features over 100 heritage buildings of various ages and types, set amidst a 52 hectare riverside landscape of undulating hills and woodlands.

The heritage buildings provide the Armory with a unique character, which is described through an award-winning heritage interpretation program, that can be viewed at the original 1897 gate house.

Location and Access

Glass wall interpretive at Newington ArmorySituated between the southern bank of the Parramatta River and the suburb of Newington - the former Olympic Village, the site is a restricted area with limited public access. You can 'Explore the Armory' by foot or bike every weekend between 10am and 4pm.

If driving, Newington Armory can be accessed via Jamieson Street (off Holker Street), with free parking available at Blaxland Riverside Park. If on foot or bike, it can be accessed from the Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf or Silverwater is via a pleasant and easy walk/ride along The River Walk. From Hill road take the Louise Savage pathway.

History

Newington Armory reflects over 100 years of naval occupation and use, and in an even earlier life as part of the 1807 colonial land grant to the pioneering Blaxland Family. The original character of the landscape can be seen in the beautiful remnant turpentine ironbark forest and wetlands bordering the site.

Visit the Naval History page for more historical information.

Art and Cultural Venues

Armory triple rooflineNewington Armory is Sydney’s most exciting new arts precinct. Facilities for performing and visual arts and writers have been established with an eye to enabling the local community, emerging and established artists, and international visitors to work side by side.  Click this link to view our Armory Venues slideshow, or the list below for more information on a particular venue.


Artists at the Armory

Easels in the armory studios

Newington Armory now has a new artist's facility comprising of an open plan studio that can accommodate up to 21 artists at a time, working in the disciplines of painting, sculpture, ceramics and printmaking. A writer's studio is also available.

Artists can apply to make use of the facilities in the form of, a long-term licence for a studio space, a residency, or casual hire.

Shared residential accommodation within a fully restored heritage cottage is also available on site for artists-in-residence.

Visit the Artists at the Armory page for more information.

Venue Hire

People in the mess hallNewington Armory offers a range of unique venues ideally suited for community-based and multi-venue arts and cultural events. Distinctive and secure, the site is located just 14 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD, at the gateway to Western Sydney, and offers open grasslands and multiple venues within walking distance of each other. 

For more information visit the Arts and Culture Venue Hire page.

Accommodation

Crowds at the armory gallery entranceThe Sydney Olympic Park Lodge is also loacted at the Armory and can sleep up to 70 people in confortable 4-8 bed rooms. Centrally located to the CBD and the Blue Mountains, Sydney Olympic Park Lodge is the ideal accommodation for groups visiting Sydney and its surrounds. A great location for a unique sleepover experience!

Visit the Sydney Olympic Park Lodge page for more information.

Location and Contact Details

Armory Wharf information Booth
Open: 10-4pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
Address: Jamieson St, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127
Phone: 02 9714 7888
Email: info@sydneyolympicpark.com.au

What's On - Newington Armory