There is always something to see and do and plenty happening in York. Here at Lavendale Country Retreat we provide you with the latest information to help you get the most out of your stay. See our list of the local York WA attractions and events that are well worth a look.
York Town Hall & Visitor Centre
York is the oldest inland town in Western Australia and we have some of the finest heritage architecture in the state. Our town hall is the largest country hall in the state and venue for many festivals and community events. The York Visitor Centre is located in the town hall
Housing the collection of motoring enthusiast, Peter Briggs, the Museum is a celebration of the excitement, the speed and the style of the automobile. It captures the passion of motoring like no other museum in Australia.The exhibits include Veteran, Vintage, Classic and Racing Cars plus Motorcycles and Racing Bikes.
From the lofty grandeur of the court room to the stark confines of the prison cells, the York Courthouse Complex tells the intriguing story of country policing from the days of the first convicts to the late twentieth century.
A visit to the award-winning Residency Museum gives you a fantastic insight into the region's history.It's an ideal way to soak up some of York's great atmosphere and find out fascinating stories about local people and places. The Museum is full of lively, colourful new exhibitions, professionally designed and covering a diverse range of themes.
The Flour Mill Emporium is a collective of local artists and craftspeople, along with gifts such as jewellery, handmade soaps, melts and other quirky gifts. Recently we expanded to selling quality second hand furniture and general pieces of interest that we think locals and visitors will enjoy.
The Bilya Koort Boodja Centre for Nyoongar Culture and Environmental Knowledge (BKB Centre) is located in the Shire of Northam on the foreshore of the Avon River in Northam’s CBD. This regional tourist attraction offers an interactive educational experience that recognises the rich Aboriginal and environmental presence in the Nyoongar Ballardong region
