Try these ideas from the 2013 Western Australian Heritage Festival program (which you can download at ). Page numbers are listed for easy reference.

In and around Perth: 

·         Free Entry Sundays at Woodbridge – visit this beautiful property from 1pm – 4pm. Why not book a table for lunch/afternoon tea at Riverside Cafe on site. Refer p16.

·         Autumn Rose Show 2013 presented by the Rose Society of Western Australia – 9am – 4pm in South Perth. Refer p40

·         White Divers of Fremantle* – does Mum like pearls? Learn about pearl divers of yesterday and see displays of hard hat diving, and displays and products from sponsors & supporters including pearling companies, the Historical Diving Society, Matsos Brewery, Fremantle Sailing Club. A Telethon fundraiser.  10am – 3pm. Refer p33. *White Divers of Fremantle – with deference to the book The White Divers of Broome by John Bailey and the play by Hilary Bell performed by the Black Swan Theatre Company

·         History of Guildford and the Swan Valley Exhibit at historic Guildford Courthouse – 9am – 4pm. Refer p19.

·         Free Entry Sundays at Peninsula Farm (Tranby) – experience this fabulous National Trust property on the banks of the Swan in Maylands. The oldest farm in the Swan River Colony. Refer p14.

·         Coach Tour to Gwambygine – Bookings essential. Phone today. Refer p42

·         Azelia Ley Homestead Museum – see an exhibit between 1.30pm – 4.30pm. Refer p17.

·         Sounds like Heritage – 1.30 – 2.30pm. Bookings essential. Refer p42.

·         Free Entry Sundays at East Perth Cemeteries – 2pm – 4pm. Refer p17.

·         Call to Arms @ Rottnest Island – 11am – 3.3pm. Refer p9.

·         Tour of Queen Victoria (Artillery) Barracks in Fremantle – 10am – 11am. Refer p34

·         Hidden History Walking Tour self guided walkalong the Scarborough Strip – refer p4

·         Peppermint Grove Heritage Trail – self guided trail. Refer p26.

·         Perth Urban Adventure – Bookings essential. 6pm – 8pm. Refer p5.

·         Fremantle Urban Adventure –Bookings essential. 10am – 12 noon. Refer p6.

In regional areas: 

·         Free Entry Sunday at Ellensbrook in Margaret River – 10am – 4pm. Refer p50

·         Artist in Residence @ Old Blythewood – Mum can view the artist at work and enjoy a walk amongst the beautiful garden at this property in Blythewood. Refer p50.

·         Free Entry Sunday at Old Farm – explore some of the behind the scenes work going on a WA’s oldest farm and see the lovely gardens at this lovely Albany property. Refer p54

·         Free Entry Sundays at Warden Finnerty’s in Coolgardie – 11am – 4pm. Refer p57.

·         Faversham House in the Naughty (and Nice) Nineties Sat 11 – Sun 12. A wonderful weekend of events. Refer p65.

·         York Town Hall – the Halcyon Years 1911-1931 – visit this magnificent iconic building between 9.30am – 3.30pm. Refer p60.

·         Free Entry Sundays at York Courthouse Complex in York – 10am – 4pm Refer p62.

·         Hidden Treasures Exhibition at the York Residency Museum – 11am – 3.30pm Refer p61.

·         Bus Tours of Historic York – 2pm – 4pm. Bookings essential. Refer p63.

·         Free Entry Sundays at Mangowine in Nungarin – 10am -12noon, 1pm – 4pm. Refer p62.

·         Free Entry Sundays at Central Greenough. Enjoy a meal at the Cafe. Refer p68.

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