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Surrey Gardens are beautiful heritage listed gardens ideal for:
The landscaped gardens provide a great backdrop to the stone cross (cenotaph), cannons and unusual artworks.
Gardens: 80 people
Rotunda: 12 people
You can book the rotunda and a grass area in the garden for your exclusive use.
You can apply to bring up to 10 chairs and one table for events.
You can't bring a marquee, arbour or other shade structure.
7 days including public holidays.
April to October: 8 am to 6 pm.
November to March: 8 am to 8:30 pm.
Fees are determined by the size, location, duration and complexity of the event.
View fees and charges View all bookable spaces
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.
There are no public toilets in Surrey Gardens.
There is limited street parking on Norfolk Road and Union Road.
The venue is 450 metres from Union train station.
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.
Read our terms and conditions of hire and parks, gardens and open spaces special conditions.
If a vendor is supplying any equipment, they need to provide public liability insurance.
If you have any difficulties using our online booking portal, please contact us on (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].