Ringsfield House
Nanango, South Burnett Area

Admission Costs and Entry Information

07 4163 3345
ringsfield@burnett.net.au
www.southburnett.qld.gov.au

Description

Ringsfield House was built in 1908 for Mr and Mrs James William Davies Graham. It was designed by noted Queensland Architect Robin Dods and is distinguished by its wide verandahs, bay windows, large, airy bedrooms and built in cupboards.

Ringsfield has enjoyed four lives so far! From 1908 till 1942 it was the private home of the Graham and Sullivan families. In 1942, the house became the Ringsfield Maternity Hospital. During the hospital's 28 year history, between 3,000 and 4,000 babies were born here prior to the hospital finally closing in 1970. By 1973 the house was occupied again as a lifeline refuge and continued in this capacity for a further 20 years. Finally in 1992 the then Nanango Shire Council determined that Ringsfield should be restored as a museum and historical centre.

Today, Ringsfield is an active community museum offering displays, art and crafts, and catering for small functions. As the headquarters of the Nanango Historical Society, it is a repository for historical photographs and archives. Also within the precinct is a replica coach house, cream shed, slab shepherd's hut, the town's original Presbyterian Church and Nanango's oldest surviving building - the State School built in 1866.

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Children:
Children are welcome.

How To Get There:
Nanango is two hours north-west from Brisbane and is a pleasant drive via Esk or Caboolture. Being the fourth oldest town in Queensland, there are many interesting historic sites, along with wonderful unspoilt natural attractions to visit.

Inclusions:
Rate includes entry and tea and coffee.

Entry Costs

Entry	Cost	Valid From
Adult	$5.00	01 Dec 10 - 31 Dec 11