Lyndham Hall
Lydham Hall in Rockdale is a sandstone villa turned museum, offering a rare glimpse into 19th-century domestic life in Sydney’s St George region.
Built in the late 1870s for businessman Joseph Davis and his family, Lydham Hall is one of the oldest surviving homes in the area and is now a State Heritage-listed site. Located at 18 Lydham Avenue, it serves as a historic house museum curated by the St George Historical Society, showcasing period furnishings and artifacts from the 1860s onward. Visitors can explore the home’s Victorian-era architecture, enjoy tea on the verandah, and participate in community events that animate the layered histories of Rockdale’s early settler life.
Lydham Hall opens its doors to the public on the first Sunday of each month, offering a rare chance to step inside this 19th-century heritage home. These open days, hosted by the St George Historical Society, invite visitors to explore the villa’s preserved interiors, period furnishings, and local history exhibits. It’s a quiet celebration of Rockdale’s colonial past, with volunteers often on hand to share stories and insights about the Davis family, the architecture, and the broader St George region.