South West Rail and Heritage Centre

September Open Day
2023-09-24 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Perth)

August Open Day
2023-08-27 09:00 - 14:00 UTC
August Flyer 2023

“Old Fashioned Railway Picnic”
2018-11-25 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Perth)
The ANZAC Bulletin issued in February 1918 breathlessly reports that the annual railway picnic at Ballarat boasted an attendance of 8,000 people. The South West Rail and Heritage Centre’s Old Fashioned Railway Picnic , one hundred years on on November 25, welcomes everyone who would like to indulge in a great family oriented day out complete with the age old fun of simple games such as sack and three legged races and tug of war. There is even the SWRHC’s own take on the evergreen egg and spoon race!! In days gone by these picnics were a well anticipated annual day out for the whole family and we invite you all to recreate the happy atmosphere as enjoyed by our forebears.

“Shopping at the Shed” and “Patch Up Place”
2018-10-28 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Perth)
This day is dedicated to the handymen and women who love to create and/or recreate those items that we all love. The Capel Men’s Shed has overstocked with raw materials that they have on offer for those looking for those bits and pieces to augment their supplies and the fellows also stock an amazing array of their beautifully crafted handmade items just perfect for those ‘difficult to buy for’ gifts.
The resident groups on this day will also offer advice to visitors on how to repair, restore and patch up their broken and worn out but much loved possessions. Don’t throw it away, bring it back to life!

Event Aug 1
2018-08-01 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
It’s a very exciting event!

Event Jul 17
2018-07-17 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
This is tomorrow!
