Book Canterbury Gardens – garden area and rotunda | Outdoor wedding ceremony venue

Canterbury Gardens is suitable for:

small intimate weddings
picnics
social gatherings
other celebrations.

The rotunda offers magnificent views of the gardens with its mature trees and lush lawns. Another highlight is the path and bridge, which move through an avenue of weeping cherry trees.

Capacity

Gardens: 80 people

Rotunda: 10 people

Book garden area and rotunda

Large slightly sloped grass area with a small garden in the middle and trees around the edge. There is a rotunda and footpath on the far edge.

Large grass area which slopes into a small valley with a walking bridge, among mature trees. There is a light post and table with two bench seats to the left.

Table with two bench seats next to a light post and barbecue, in a grass area with mature trees. There is a small valley and walking bridge to the right.

Steps up to dark red rotunda with white balustrades and roof, located in a grass area. There are mature trees are in the distance.

Inside view of round outdoor rotunda located in grass area, with trees in the distance. The columns and bench seats are dark red and the roof and balustrades are white.

Inside view of round outdoor rotunda with steps down to path and large trees. The columns and bench seats are dark red and the roof and balustrades are white.

Inside view of round outdoor rotunda in grass area, with trees nearby and a white house to the right. The column, roof and balustrades are white, and the floor and bench seats are dark red.

Content components

Apply to book

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

You can apply to bring:

up to 10 chairs and 2 tables for events
a wedding arbour or chuppah (marquees are not permitted).

Booking times

7 days including public holidays.

April to October: 8 am to 6 pm.

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

Fees and charges

Fees are determined by the size, location, duration and complexity of the event.

View fees and charges View all bookable spaces

Event permit

Most organised activities held on council land require an event permit to make sure they meet safety requirements, avoid clashes with other activities and comply with local laws and regulations. Find out more on our Planning an outdoor event on council land page.

Public facilities

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

Parking and transport

Rotunda cleaning schedule

Our staff check the historic rotunda every Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday mornings to remove litter, debris and hazards and report any damage or graffiti.

We aim to keep our facilities in pristine condition. However, as they are open to the elements and public access, we can’t guarantee that your facility will be free from damage.

We recommend that a member of your party does a last-minute check before your booking is due to start.

Terms and conditions

Contact us

For help with making or changing a booking, call (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].