Thompson Square

#108 among destinations in Australia

Park, Colonial architecture

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Thompson Square, nestled in the historic town of Windsor in New South Wales, Australia, is a testament to the colonial heritage and early European settlement of the region. This public square, bordered by several notable buildings from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, is the oldest public square in Australia, reflecting the town planning of the colonial era.

The centerpiece of the square is the building located at 5 Thompson Square, which is a fine example of Georgian architecture. This heritage-listed structure, with its symmetrical façade and refined detailing, dates back to the 1830s and has served various purposes over the years, from residential to commercial use. It is a tangible link to Windsor's past and represents the architectural and historical significance of the square.

Thompson Square has been a focal point of community life for over two centuries, witnessing the evolution of Windsor from a fledgling settlement to a thriving town. The square and its surrounding buildings are protected as a conservation area, ensuring that the character and charm of this historic precinct are preserved for future generations.

Elevation: 72 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°36'16"S, 150°49'24"E

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New South WalesAustralia

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Thompson Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Macquarie Arms Hotel, Windsor Uniting Church, Thompson Square Conservation Area, Windsor Bridge.

~140 ftS
Nightlife
Macquarie Arms Hotel
1 min walk • Macquarie Arms Hotel is a heritage-listed hotel at Thompson Square, Windsor, City of Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia. It is also known as the Royal Hotel. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
~1310 ftSW
Church, Victorian architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Windsor Uniting Church
7 min walk • Windsor Uniting Church and Hall is a heritage-listed church precinct at Macquarie Street, Windsor, City of Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia. The church was built in 1875-76 following the destruction of the original church in a fire, while the Church Hall, which survived the fire, dates from 1861.
~20 ftS
Square
Thompson Square Conservation Area
1 min walk • Thompson Square Conservation Area is a heritage-listed precinct centred around Thompson Square in Windsor, City of Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
0.4 miN
Bridge
Windsor Bridge, Sydney
12 min walk • The Windsor Bridge, officially called the Hawkesbury River Bridge, Windsor, a beam bridge across the Hawkesbury River, is located in Windsor in north-western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The bridge was built in 1874.
~710 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Loder House, Sydney
4 min walk • Loder House is a heritage-listed residence at 126 George Street, Windsor, City of Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia. It was built in 1834.
~1060 ftSW
Town
Windsor, Sydney
6 min walk • Windsor is a historic town north-west of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is in the Hawkesbury local government area. The town sits on the Hawkesbury River, enveloped by farmland and Australian bush. Many of the oldest surviving European buildings in Australia are located at Windsor.
0.6 miSW
Church
Reverend Turner Cottage
17 min walk • Reverend Turner Cottage is a heritage-listed clergy house at 360 George Street, Windsor, City of Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia. It is also known as Rev. Peter Turner Cottage and Oxalis Cottage. The property is owned by Hawkesbury City Council. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
0.7 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
McQuade Park
18 min walk • McQuade Park is a heritage-listed park and sporting venue at 361 George Street, Windsor, City of Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia.