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  • iandsmith
  • Updated By iandsmith on September 19, 2005
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  • A LITTLE bit of everything - Canberra
    A LITTLE bit of everything
    by iandsmith
    I've been here a couple of times over the years and I have to admit I've always enjoyed it. The premium time to visit is unquestionably spring when there are gashes of colours spilt across an essentially green background.
    Everything here, except the restaurant, souvenir shop and price of entry, is on a small scale. It's basically and English village done in miniature with a few add-ons like the maze, football ground and a few other things.
    All very well done and maintained you can certainly wile away a couple of hours here, especially if you have children. This could be their first experience of what scale life will be like when they get older!

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  • Phone: 1800 627 273
  • Website: http://www.cockington-green.com.au/
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    Cockington Green: COCKINGTON GREEN
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  • balhannah
  • By balhannah on August 23, 2008
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  • Cockington Green - Canberra
    by balhannah, 4 more photos
    This minature English village is a delight for everybody who visits. All made to such detail, even the height of the shrubs are made minature. Spring is the prettiest time to visit, but it is nice at any time of the year. You can get married in this beautiful setting as well. Only 15minutes from Canberra central.

  • Phone: 1800 627 273
  • Website: http://www.cockington-green.com.au/
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    Cockington Green: Visit Great Britain in the...
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  • Ronald_T
  • By Ronald_T on September 12, 2002
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  • Cockington Green - Canberra
    by Ronald_T

    Visit Great Britain in the sun instead of smog, rain and cold. Cockington Green in Gold Creek offers you that. Cockington Green is a display of miniature buildings and gardens of Great Britain and is really worth a visit. Cockington Green was named after the quaint little village of
    Cockington in Torquay, Devon. In 1972, during a visit to, England, the Sarah family visited the Model Village at Babacombe near Torquay in Devon. They where so impressed that, when they returned to Australia they decided to research the possibility of construction of a similar display in Australia. After about 12 months of research into the financial viability, model construction and availability of suitable plants and shrubs, the decision was made to proceed with the project. Late in
    1976, work commenced on construction of the Main Entrance building (see picture) and landscaping the display.  I know a little garden close, Set thick with lily and red rose, Where I would wander if I might, From dewy dawn to dewy night... - The Life and Death of Jason William Morris.
    See for more info and
    pics in the Cockington Green travelogue please.

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    Cockington Green: Something for the young or young at heart
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  • emerald125
  • By emerald125 on June 11, 2005
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  • Cockington Green is a world in minature, orginally a scale model (1/12) of a traditional English village the site now incorporates a number of buildings from around the world. There is a soccer match in play, a model railway, and a play area and bbq facilities. It's a good stop for a lunch break when the kids are starting to get tired of being in the car or museums :-)

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  • Phone: 1800 627 273
  • Website: http://www.cockington-green.com.au/
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    Cockington Green: Miniature English village
    Krisanne
  • By Krisanne on May 3, 2007
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  • A great place for the kids and the young at heart. The park is constantly growing with the popular addition of the International display area, which complements the original English Village and its beautifully established gardens.

    Whilst in the park, visit the Rose Room indoor exhibition, featuring ‘Waverley’ a 34 room Dolls House, enjoy a coffee in the Parsons Nose Garden Café, or bring a picnic lunch. While littlies can be entertained in ‘Playtown’ or a favorite for all being the Miniature Steam Train ride, which encircles the International Display.

  • Phone: 1800 627 273
  • Directions: 15km north of the city on Gold Creek Road at Gold Creek Village, off the Barton Highway, Nicholls, Canberra
  • Website: http://www.cockington-green.com.au/
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    EdinburghRoc
  • Updated By EdinburghRoc on August 11, 2004
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  • Great Britain in miniature - Canberra
    Great Britain in miniature
    by EdinburghRoc
    Near Canberra A.C.T. is Britain in Minature. For kids of all ages.
    Cockington Green
    Small bulidings British Rail castles ect.
    Nice lawns. Adults and children will enjoy it.
    A Display of Miniature Buildings and Gardens og Great Britain.

    Visit Yea Old English Pub near-by. Est 1982 if I recall.

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    Cockington Green: For the young and young at heart
    emerald125
  • By emerald125 on June 11, 2005
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  • A replica of Château Bojnice Slovakia - Canberra
    A replica of Château Bojnice
    Slovakia
    by emerald125
    Cockington Green is a great place to explore with the family. Originally a scale model of a traditional English village, it now incorporates a collection of buildings from around the world. Examples of what you will find include; a full scale soccer match, a wedding, a model railway and a castle I visited when I was in Slovakia, the models are very accurate.

    There is a great kids play area as well as BBQ's making this a good place to let the kids run around for a while before heading back in the car for the drive back to Sydney or where ever!

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  • Phone: 1800 627 273
  • Website: http://www.cockington-green.com.au/
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    Cockington Green: Cockington Green - Cute miniature Great Britain
    MikoNgSV
  • Updated By MikoNgSV on October 2, 2004
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  • Cockington Green - Canberra
    Cockington Green
    by MikoNgSV
    If u are in Canberra, be sure to visit Cockington Green garden in Gold Creek Village (abt 11.6kms from the City centre). The place is filled with miniature Great Britain building. Nice view. Be sure to bring more films with u and for those digital camera user, fantastic place to shot to your heart content !!!!!

    entrance fee:
    AUD$13.50 (adult),
    AUD$7 (child),
    AUD$9.50 (senior)
    AUD$36.50 family package (2 adults n' 3 childs max)

    Open:
    daily (9.30am - 4.15pm)
    closed during xmas n boxing day

    If u go by bus, the journey from bus interchange to Federation Square is appx. 50 mins.

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  • Phone: 1800 627 273
  • Directions: catch bus 51 or 52 from platform 8 if u r in d bus interchange. Drop off at Federation Square. Cockington Green is right in front of u but d entrance is on d other direction which abt 1 min walk or less.
  • Website: http://www.cockington-green.com.au/
  • Other Contact: email:c green@goldweb.com.au
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    Cockington Green: Cockington Green
    tessthered
  • Updated By tessthered on August 26, 2002
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  • Cockington Green - Canberra
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    Minature village and gardens.

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    Cockington Green: Cockington Green
    skatzcatz
  • By skatzcatz on August 14, 2007
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  • Cockington Green - Canberra
    Cockington Green
    by skatzcatz, 1 more photos
    Cockington Green is a minature village in Canberra. I was there over a decade ago, but according to the website it still looks great.

    Travelling Time

    From Canberra City - appx.15 mins each way

    Facilities

    Parsons Nose Garden Cafe (seats 60)
    Rose Room - Indoor Exhibition & Gift Shop
    Picnic Area
    Free Gas BBQ's
    Playground
    Miniature Steam Train Rides
    Reasonably priced Souvenirs, Gifts & Plants
    Wheelchair and Stroller Hire is available
    Disabled Access & Facilities (disable toilet)
    Eftpos Facilities Available, credit cards accepted include Bankcard, Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and Amex.

    Opening Times

    Entry from 9.30am - Last Entry time 4.15pm with viewing available until 5.00pm
    Minimum viewing time recommended - 1 Hour
    Open 7 days a week (Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day)
    The display may be closed in event of extreme weather

    Transport

    Cockington Green Gardens is located at Gold Creek Village, 10 minutes from Canberra City Centre.
    Car and Coach parking are available. Public transport is also available, please refer to options listed below.

    Action Buses

    Ph 11710
    Local bus service operating daily from: City & Belconnen,
    Bus Routes 50 / 51 / 52

    Murrays CoachTours

    Ph 132251

    Canberra 1/2 day tour available daily from the City

    Canberra DayTours

    Ph 6298 3344 , 0418455099

    Shuttle service & hotel pickups daily. Canberra full day tours from the City daily

    Canberra Cabs

    Ph 132227

    Contacts

    Free Call: 1800 627273
    Phone: 02 6230 2273 Fax: 02 6230 2490
    E-Mail: info@cockingtongreen.com.au Website: www.cockingtongreen.com.au

    Cockington Green Gardens
    11 Gold Creek Road

    NICHOLLS ACT 2913

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  • Phone: 1800 627 273
  • Directions: Location 15km north of the city on Gold Creek Road, at Gold Creek Village, off the Barton Highway, Nicholls, Canberra (See Map)
  • Website: http://www.cockington-green.com.au/
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