National Trust of SA - Burnside Branch

National Trust of SA - Burnside Branch

Organisation Address
Beaumont House 631 Glynburn Rd Beaumont , SA 5066
Organisation Phone
0468 866 492
Organisation Email
164 First Ave Royston Park, SA
Parent Body:
Hours:
Beaumont House Open Day tours held first Sun of month (except Jan) 2-4.30pm.
Contact:
Burnside Branch Secretary, Mr Chris Perriam
Meetings:

Committee: 3rd Fri of month, 10.30am 
Members: 2nd Fri of Mar, Sept, Dec at 7.00pm  Admission fee applicable.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Burnside Branch AGM held last Sun of August at 10am (members only).

Fees:
Beaumont House Open Day tours and special group tours - Admission fee applicable. Burnside Branch functions - Admission fee applicable. NTSA membership – Membership fee includes affiliation to Burnside Branch.
Access:
Wheelchair access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking
Venue hire

Beaumont House is open for Tours (includes afternoon tea) on first Sunday of month (except Jan), 2-4.30pm. Admission fee applicable. Special Group Tours at other times by arrangement.

Beaumont House is a State Heritage listed property built in 1849 by Augustus Short, the first Anglican Bishop of Adelaide, and after, the home of Sir Samuel Davenport, politician, horticulturist & pioneer of the olive oil industry in SA. The house has a distinctive Mediterranean character with an open brickwork parapet in soft terracotta colours and a central flat roof originally accessed by a staircase.

Hear stories of the people who lived at Beaumont House, previously known as Claremont. Take a walk through the garden and enjoy afternoon tea on the verandah.

Opening is subject to change in accordance with Government Health regulations.

Information
Services
  • Heritage conservation - protection and preservation of buildings and precincts of historical, architectural, scientific, social and aesthetic significance
  • Conservation of land and living resources - nature reserves, areas of historic or scientific interest
Last updated: 03/10/2023
Information provided for: Burnside Council (Library)
This record was updated by: Volunteer Rex.
Council: City of Burnside
Electorate (State): Bragg
Electorate (Federal): Sturt
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