The Women's Library, Sydney

#933 among attractions in Sydney

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Facts and practical information

The Women's Library in Newtown, Sydney, Australia, is a community-based library and a hub of lesbian and feminist activity. It stocks books "by women, for women" and aims to make feminist and lesbian literature more accessible. ()

Coordinates: 33°53'43"S, 151°10'51"E

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Inner West (Newtown)Sydney Australia

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Day trips

The Women's Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carriageworks, Broadway Shopping Centre, Camperdown Cemetery, Nicholson Museum.

0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Carriageworks, Sydney
17 min walk • Carriageworks, nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to contemporary arts and culture. This dynamic venue, once part of the Eveleigh Rail Yards, has been transformed into a hub for artistic expression and innovation.
1.1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
Broadway Shopping Centre, Sydney
29 min walk • Broadway Shopping Centre is a dynamic retail hub nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This bustling complex serves as a one-stop destination for shoppers, offering a diverse selection of stores, eateries, and entertainment options.
~470 ftNW
Cemetery
Camperdown Cemetery, Sydney
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Newtown, Sydney, Camperdown Cemetery stands as a serene and historical oasis amidst the urban bustle. Established in the mid-19th century, this cemetery is not just a final resting place for the departed but a significant heritage site that...
0.8 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Nicholson Museum, Sydney
20 min walk • The Nicholson Museum at the University of Sydney closed permanently in February 2020. It was an archaeological museum home to the Nicholson Collection, the largest collection of antiquities in both Australia and the Southern Hemisphere.
0.9 miNE
Park
Victoria Park, Sydney
25 min walk • Victoria Park is a 9-hectare urban park situated on the corner of Parramatta Road and City Road, Camperdown, in the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The park is located adjacent to The University of Sydney and the Broadway Shopping Centre.
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Macleay Museum, Sydney
21 min walk • The Macleay Museum at The University of Sydney, is a natural history museum located on the University's Camperdown campus, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
0.4 miN
Memorial
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney
11 min walk • The Victoria and Albert Pavilions are jointly heritage-listed public hospital buildings within the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital at Missenden Road, Camperdown, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
0.8 miNE
Park, Gothic Revival architecture
University of Sydney Quadrangle, Sydney
21 min walk • The University of Sydney Quadrangle is a prominent quadrangle formed through the construction of several Sydney sandstone buildings located...
0.5 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Enmore Theatre, Sydney
12 min walk • The Enmore Theatre is a theatre and entertainment venue in Sydney, Australia. It was built in 1908. It is located at 118–132 Enmore Road in Newtown, in the inner west of Sydney's suburbs. It was first opened in 1912 as a photo-play theatre.
0.7 miS
Area
Erskineville, Sydney
18 min walk • Erskineville is an inner-city suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 6 kilometres south west of the Sydney central business district and is part of the local government area of the City of Sydney.
~1840 ftSE
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Erskineville Town Hall, Sydney
9 min walk • The Erskineville Town Hall is a landmark civic building in Erskineville, a suburb of Sydney. It stands at 104 Erskineville Road. It was opened in 1938 in the Inter-war Mediterranean style by Lindsay Gordon Scott.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Women's Library?

Nearby attractions include Newtown, Sydney (2 min walk), Newtown Mission Uniting Church, Sydney (2 min walk), Camperdown Cemetery, Sydney (3 min walk), Erskineville Town Hall, Sydney (9 min walk).

How to get to The Women's Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Women's Library:

Train

Newtown (5 min walk)
Macdonaldtown (9 min walk)

Bus

Stand C, Newtown Station • Lines: 355 (5 min walk)
Erskineville, Erskineville Road nr Charles Street • Lines: 355 (10 min walk)