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Oxford Street & Paddington

Oxford St. and Paddington
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One of Sydney’s most ‘hip’ suburbs, modern Paddington is a mecca for trendy shoppers and diners and well known for its markets.

The first cottages were built around the 1840s Victoria Barracks Army base, and the area is still famous for its charming terraced houses and other National Trust listed architecture.

South of Oxford Street is the small leafy suburb of Centennial Park and the Moore Park precinct, containing two of Sydney’s great sports grounds, the SCG and Aussie Stadium, and The Entertainment Quarter, formerly Fox Studio.

Leisure

Parks & Open Spaces

Moore Park & Centennial Parklands

Escape to the wide-open spaces of Centennial Parklands for everything from cycling to horse riding, roller blading, tennis, golf, netball, cricket, ranger programs, barbecues and picnics – or to simply soak up the fresh air and sunshine.

Be part of the excitement of big-time sport and entertainment at Moore Park, which includes the Sydney Cricket and Aussie Stadium, featuring Australian Rules Football, cricket, Rugby League, Rugby Union, soccer,concerts and interactive venue tours.

Website: www.cp.nsw.gov.au

Swimming pools

The closest pool is:

Cook + Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Sydney
Tel: 02 9326 0444
Fax: 02 9326 0599
Email: admin.cookandphillip@ymca.org.au

4 College Street, Corner William Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Monday to Friday: 6am to 10pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: 7am to 8pm

The centre is closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day.
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Gyms

The closest City of Sydney gym is:

Tennis

The closest tennis courts are:

Rushcutters Bay Park Tennis Courts
Tel: 02 9357 1675
Email: tennisman@unwired.com.au

Waratah Avenue
Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011
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Library

Paddington Library
Tel: 02 9391 7988
Fax: 02 9380 6174
Email: library@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au

To use Paddington Library you will need to join
the Woollahra Library & Information service
(proof of address required).

Paddington Town Hall
247 Oxford Street
Paddington NSW 2021

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10am to 6pm
Wednesday: 12 noon to 8pm
Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Sundays and Public holidays: Closed

Holiday Opening Hours
Thursday 24 December: 10am to 4pm
Friday 25, Saturday 26, Sunday 27, Monday 28 December: CLOSED
Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30 December: 10am to 6pm
Friday 31 December: 10am to 4pm
Friday 1 January 2010: CLOSED
Saturday 2 January 2010: 10am to 4pm
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Entertainment

Museums, Galleries & Attractions

Movies

Theatres and performance venues

The closest theatre is:

SBW Stables Theatre

Shopping

Shop for the latest fashions and accessories, books, gifts, artworks, homewares, deligoods and fresh food on Oxford Street.

This buzzing thoroughfare is at its best on Saturdays, when the long-running Paddington Markets feature dozens of stalls offering clothing, gourmet foods, plants, books and handcrafted goods, as well as live entertainment and delicious food.

The Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park is an other great shopping area, with late-night opening, and Wednesday and weekend markets that specialise in produce, clothing and collectables.

Dining

Oxford Street is also the area’s main dining strip with no shortage of places to eat – all the way from Darlinghurst to Centennial Park.

The best restaurant areas, however, are west of Victoria Barracks, mostly pubs and ethnic restaurants and east of Paddington Town Hall, an area that is particularly good for daytime cafes and pub restaurants.

The Entertainment Quarter offers global dining, with over 20 places to eat – from coffee shops to seafood and superb Chinese cuisine.

Did You Know?

The name Paddington comes from the property of one of the area’s earliest settlers, John Cooper, who probably named his house after the London suburb.

The main block of Victoria Barracks is an extraordinary 226 metres long. Tours each Thursday take in a military museum and band performance as well as the historic barracks themselves.

Last Updated: Thursday 22 October, 2009

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