The former Catholic convent is now a creative precinct

Abbotsford Convent

Attraction Abbotsford

A former Catholic convent transformed into an arts, education and cultural precinct.

The convent is located within a bend of the Yara River which creates a tranquil setting for the 11 buildings that make up the convent. It houses 120 studios, a gallery, cafes, a radio station and a school. Numerous workshops, festivals and markets are held at the convent throughout the year.

The rustic buildings and manicured lawns give the area a slow pace of life and give you the feeling you've left the hustle and bustle of the city.

There are a number of eating and drinking options on the site including a bakery, a Japanese soul food restaurant, a wine bar and Lentil as Anything, a social enterprise serving vegetarian fare.

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1 Saint Heliers Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (03) 9415 3600

Hours

Mon
7:30am – 9:30pm · Today
Tue
7:30am – 9:30pm
Wed
7:30am – 10:30pm
Thu
7:30am – 10:30pm
Fri
7:30am – 10:30pm
Sat
7:30am – 10:30pm
Sun
7:30am – 9:30pm

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