[envira-gallery id="7493"]
Search

Attractions in Cootamundra

 

Be the first to review

Sir Donald Bradman’s Birthplace and Memorabilia Cottage

Sir Donald Bradman Cottage

One of the famous attractions in Cootamundra is the birthplace of cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman.

“Stand in the place where Sir Donald Bradman was born” is the proud claim of the simple timber building.

It was not the Bradman family home but rather ‘Granny’ Scholz’s private hospital. Here the child from Yeo, 20 km north of Cootamundra, was born on 27 August, 1908.

As far as Australia is concerned, Bradman was the greatest cricketer of all time. Some would argue with no real basis for the claim, the greatest sportsperson of all time.

The building is open from 9.00 am – 5.00 pm seven days a week. It is a shrine for cricket lovers who wish to indulge their fascination with this remarkable cricketer. Certainly his achievements as a batsman are never likely to be equalled (his test average of 99.94 is far ahead of his nearest rival). His status was as a quiet, unassuming, Aussie high achiever. Bradman’s parents moved to Bowral when he was only two and a half. Consequently there is a both a huge cricket museum and the international standard Bradman Oval at Bowral. Still the birthplace is genuinely interesting. It houses Bradman memorabilia.

Located next door is Memorabilia Cottage which has displays of everything from old convict-made bricks to tobacco tins and a Trafalgar drip cold safe.

Address: 89 Adams Street, Cootamundra NSW
Phone: (02) 6940 2160

Cootamundra Heritage Centre

Cootamundra Heritage Centre
Cootamundra Heritage Centre

Another of the attractions in Cootamundra is the Heritage Centre. Located in the old Railway Barracks it gives you a glimpse at the past of Cootamundra.

Recognize the unique history of Cootamundra and district through the collection, research, preservation and exhibition of objects and photographs.

An ongoing project – The Cootamundra Heritage Centre was established in 2001. It was the Centenary of Federation Project undertaken by the Cootamundra Community.

Displays include:

  • Aboriginal
  • Railway
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Commerce
  • Cootamundra Military

Call in for a “Glimpse of the Past” and gain an insight into the history of Cootamundra and district.

Open 9am – 5pm everyday.

Address: Railway Complex, Hovell St, Cootamundra. NSW
Phone: (02) 6940 2190