Longwood Institute
- Address
- 706 Longwood Road, Bradbury SA 5153 (view map)
- Type
- Hall
The Longwood Institute is located on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and the Peramangk people also have a significant relationship with this area.
The Longwood Institute was built to provide a much-needed local community meeting place. The foundation stone was laid in January 1903 on land donated by William Nicholls and completed by June. The freestone building was built by J. Mullins of Aldgate Valley for £280, raised by public subscriptions.
The hall was opened as an affiliated public library Institute by Stirling resident Lady Mary Symon. In the 1950s, the Institute was closed, ownership transferred to the local Council with management as a community hall by the Longwood Bradbury Progress Association.
Over the years the Longwood Institute has supported various activities including music and dancing, indoor sport and recreation, agricultural shows and markets, educational sessions and community meetings, commemorations and celebrations.
The building has undergone many renovations and survived local disasters such as an earthquake in 1954 and serious fires in 1905, 1912, 1980, and 2020. It remains an important community resource of local heritage significance.
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Bradwood Park
- Type
- Park
- Address
- Bradbury Road, Bradbury
- Features
- Venue for hire, Sporting oval, Soccer Ground
Bradwood Park is an unique reserve hosting the Stirling Districts Soccer club and facilities, and a Heritage site where a lot of biodiversity work occurs including weed management and habitat and vegetation protection and rehabilitation.
Scott Creek Oval
- Type
- Park
- Address
- Scott Creek Road, Scott Creek
- Features
- Tennis court, Dogs off leash, Sporting oval, Playground
Scott Creek Oval is a small community oval managed by the Scott Creek Progress Association. The site includes the oval, shelter, clubroom shed, old tennis court and a quaint playground.
Scott Creek Cemetery
- Type
- Cemeteries
- Address
- Cemetery Road, Scott Creek
Established in 1895, The Scott Creek Cemetery is located on gentle sloping land with a north westerly aspect.
Heysen Trail (Southern End)
- Type
- Trail
- Address
- Silver Lake Road, Mylor
- Features
- Trail
Adelaide Hills Council plays host to a part of South Australia's premier National Trail, the Heysen Trail. From Mylor to Mount Crawford this 80+km section of the Heysen takes in wondrous valleys, spectacular views and challenges even the hardened walker.