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ST ALBANS

EXPLORE

- DISCOVER - SELL ( Gold Coin Entry per Adult goes to Local Community Groups )
Sat 11 - Sun 12 June Sat 9 - Sun 10 July Sat 13 - Sun 14 August

Sat 14 – Sun 15 May

Sat 10 - Sun 11 December
Sat 10 - Sun 11 September Sat 8 - Sun 9 October Sat 12 - Sun 13 November
2 WHARF STREET , ST ALBANS Opens 9am Via the Webbs Creek Ferry - 21km down beautiful St Albans Road
Visit us : www . stalbansvillagemarket . com . au

St Albans Village - fun and adventure

There ’ s fun and adventure for the whole family on a day trip to St Albans Village Market . Take a four minute car-ferry ride ( exciting for the kids ) and a 21km scenic drive down St Albans Road and there is your small patch of paradise !
There is a great outdoor market , an awesome new kids park , and the convict-era Settlers Arms Inn is right in front of you .
The market features talented producers and craftspeople living and working in the Macdonald Valley and the surrounding areas , plus carefully selected visiting stallholders .
This engaging market is on the second full weekend of each month , on both Saturday and Sunday . It goes from 9:00am and the first 20 coffees each day are always free for the early birds .
You will find an amazing array of fresh fruit , vegetables , local pure honey , locally crafted timber outdoor furniture , bird feeders and grazing boards , new and recycled fashion and accessories , home and gift wares , arts and craft , jewellery , plants , gourmet foods and a whole lot more .
Here is a sample of our most recent stallholders : St Albans Nut Co , Pear Tree Cottage Farm ,
Urbino Ag Pecan Pies & Ice Cream , Lyrebird Gully Studio , Sus Soul ’ s eco conscious creative resources for children , Belicious Foods , OMG Donuts , Geoffrey ’ s Plants , Art by Sorna , Sheing Farm Honey , Jams & Preserves .
These stallholders are regulars and others have booked in for May . There ’ s a whole lot to see and do and it makes a nice family day trip , with something for all .
Keep up to date on what ’ s happening each month on our website , Facebook or Instagram .
Congratulations to all of our $ 50 Gift Voucher Winners at the April market . Thank you to everyone who entered . Thank you especially to Federal MP Susan Templeman and State MP Robyn Preston for drawing all those names !
www . stalbansvillagemarket . com . au

Settlers Arms Inn

ST ALBANS , MACDONALD VALLEY • ESTABLISHED 1836 The Settlers Arms Inn is built from convict - hewn sandstone . Surrounded by mountains , it nestles alongside the Macdonald River within the tiny village of St . Albans , the heart of the Macdonald Valley .
Australian Country Cuisine • Two private dining areas • Special events up to 70 people Special rates for bus groups • Open fireplaces • Live entertainment most Sundays in the garden Tennis & bushwalking within the vacinity • Closed Mon & Tues . Open 7 days in school holidays
Accommodation : Four garden rooms with reverse cycle airconditioning , ensuite and Foxtel
1 WHARF STREET , ST ALBANS • RESERVATIONS 02 4568 2111 settlersarms @ bigpond . com www . settlersarms . com . au

A comforting sense of the past

Established in 1836 , the Settlers Arms Inn is built from convict-hewn sandstone .
Surrounded by mountains , it nestles alongside the Macdonald River in the small village of St Albans , the heart of the Macdonald Valley .
Of Georgian simplicity , the hotel became a stopover for Cobb and Co stagecoaches travelling between Sydney and Newcastle in the nineteenth century . These days it is an alternative gateway to the Hunter Valley wine districts .
At Wisemans Ferry take the Webbs Creek Ferry Road to St Albans and enjoy the amazing views of the river and surrounding bushland .
Open Wednesday to Sunday , the Settlers Arms Inn is not only popular with day trippers but also provides accommodation comprising four doubles , all with ensuite .
Australian country-style cuisine is available five days a week . It is open seven days a week during school holidays .
Menus vary in accordance with the fresh produce brought in throughout the week .
Pies , tarts , cakes and scones are made on the premises to supplement the tasty and wholesome cuisine provided every day .
Entertainment is provided on Sundays in the rear garden with live music all year round . For special functions , meetings and events menus can be tailored to your needs and budget . There are two rooms available for private functions . For more information call 02 4568 2111 or visit www . settlersarms . com . au .
While you are there ask about the St Joseph ’ s Guest House and Wedding Venue c1839 - an award winning beautifully restored five bedroom guest house and wedding venue . Visit www . stjosephsguesthouse . com . au , email bookings @ stjosephsguesthouse . com . au or call 0418 293 732 or 02 4568 2111 .

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