Tuesday 19^th February 2019

NSW Lancer Barracks & Museum

The published outing previously included in our December newsletter has had to be cancelled due to the Ferry operator ceasing business. An alternative Outing has been organised to the NSW Royal Lancer Barracks. This building was constructed in 1820 to house British Regiments stationed in NSW. The Barracks are the longest continuously running military facility in Australia, home to the Royal NSW Lancers. The site includes a Museum run by volunteers and a guided tour of the Barracks and the Museum has been arranged.

Note that this is an old building and there are a number of steps at the entrance and to the first floor of the Museum. There is no lift in the building.

Out tour will commence at 11.00am and entrance to the Barracks is from Smith Street which is right next to the Parramatta Railway Station.

Cost is $8 per head for the Barracks tour payable on the day.

Assemble at Epping Station Concourse at 9.50am for the Train to Strathfield on Platform 1 at 10.05am. Change trains at Strathfield for the Parramatta train on Platform 6 at 10.23am.

Arrive at Parramatta at 10.37am and then there is a short walk across Smith Street to the Barracks.

Lunch is available at the Pub next door to the Barracks. A reserved area has been arranged for 12.15-12.30pm and the Hotel offers typical Pub fare from $16 per course.

Note that parking in this area of Parramatta is difficult and it is recommended that all Probus members on this Outing travel by Train or Bus (M54) to the site.

Michael Brinsden 9868 4940