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Fordham Gardens – park area

Camberwell

Fordham Gardens is suitable for celebrations, social gatherings and small community events.

The gardens feature beautifully curated lawn areas and shady gum trees, while the pond is an ideal spot for that perfect photo.

There is a barbecue area with seating and a playground suitable for younger children.

You can book a grass area in the park for your exclusive use.

We require between 5 full business days and 8 weeks' notice, depending on your booking.

You can apply to bring:

  • up to 10 chairs and 2 tables for events
  • a marquee or arbour covering up to 30 square metres.

For more information about what you can and can't bring to outdoor events at our venues, visit our Outdoor event requirements page.

For more information about this park. visit our Fordham Gardens page.

Public facilities

  • Barbecue
  • Drinking fountain
  • Playground
  • Seating and tables

Public facilities are free for all park visitors to use. They are not included as part of a booking.

There are no public toilets at Fordham Gardens.

Playground

The playground is ideal for younger children and includes a:

  • swing
  • spiral slide
  • small climbing feature.

Capacity

80 people

Book park area
Small grass area with thick garden in far right corner and playground in far left corner. There are three small trees on the grass and walking paths on the right and left.
Large grass area containing several small trees. There are tall trees and houses in the distance and a park bench under a large tree to the left.
Large grass area partly covered in fallen leaves and surrounded by scattered tall trees. There is a walking path to the left.
Round garden containing small plants and trees, in the middle of a large grass area. There is a table and two bench chairs under a tall tree to the left.

Parking and transport

There is street parking on Tyrone Street and Love Street. The gardens are just 300 m from Hartwell train station.

Booking times

7 days including public holidays.

April to October: 8 am to 6 pm.

November to March: 8 am to 8:30 pm.

Accessibility

A wheelchair-accessible barbecue is located at the gardens. 

 

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Booking information

Booking fees

Fee type Fee
Alexandra Gardens, Canterbury Gardens, Surrey Gardens booking fee$159 per hour (includes exclusive use of the rotunda)
Central Gardens and Maranoa Botanic Gardens booking fee$159 per hour 
All other parks and gardens booking fee$159 per 4-hour block
Event bondminimum $200

Find out more about fees and bonds on our Fees for open space bookings page.

Terms and conditions

Please read our terms and conditions of hire before booking. 

Visit our Outdoor event requirements page to learn about:

  • permitted items and activities
  • notice periods
  • permits and documentation you may need
  • third party vendor requirements.

If a vendor is supplying any equipment, they need to provide public liability insurance.

Visit our Weddings in our gardens page for information about wedding bookings.

Contact us

If you have any difficulties using our online booking portal, please contact us on (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].

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