Things to do in Beechworth
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Historic & Cultural Precinct
Visit the honey-coloured buildings on a tour of the fascinating Historic & Cultural Precinct. First is the Beechworth Courthouse, where the trials many key historical figures took place (including Ned Kelly and his mother). Ned was committed to trial for the murders of constables Scanlon and Lonigan here in August 1880. Ned’s cell is behind the Shire Hall; his mother’s is behind the courthouse. Send a telegram to anywhere in the world from the Telegraph Station on Ford St, the original Morse-code office. Just like old times!
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Golden Horseshoes Monument
The Golden Horseshoes Monument is where, in 1855, a horse was shod with golden shoes and ridden into town by candidate Donald Cameron on the nomination day of Victoria’s first parliamentary elections. The Victorian-era PR stunt seemed to work – Cameron was duly elected to parliament.
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MB Historic Cellars
Old brewery paraphernalia is on display at MB Historic Cellars, a former brewery that now produces traditional cordials like ginger beer. In the same premises is the Carriage Museum, displaying gorgeous old horse-drawn carriages.
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Burke Museum
Burke Museum is named after the explorer Robert O’Hara Burke, who was the police superintendent at Beechworth from 1854 to 1858. It shows gold-rush relics and an arcade of shopfronts preserved as they were over 140 years ago.
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Beechworth Courthouse
The Beechworth Courthouse is notable for Ned Kelly’s first court appearance. See the cell where Ned was held in the basement behind the Shire Hall.
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Beechworth Adventures
For extreme activities contact Beechworth Adventures, which will take you abseiling and rock climbing around the area’s stunning cliffs and crags.
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Beechworth Ghost Tours
Come twilight (mystical, mysterious twilight) join the Beechworth Ghost Tours and explore by lantern-light. Whooo …
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Chinese Cultural Centre
The new Chinese Cultural Centre displays the history of the 6000 Chinese who came to the area in the 1850s to seek their fortune.
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Bridge Road Brewers
Hiding behind the imposing Tanswells Commercial Hotel, Beechworth's gem of a microbrewery produces some excellent beers (taste six for $8), and serves fresh-baked pretzels and super house-made pizzas for lunch Wednesday to Sunday and dinner Sunday night.
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Beechworth Bakery
Popular with locals and tourists, this is the original in a well-known bakery chain; great for pies and pastries, cakes and sandwiches.
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Beechworth Provender
Crammed with delectable local produce and wines for filling a gourmet hamper, the Provender is also an excellent cafe.
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Potters of Beechworth
The work of local potters features at the folksy Potters of Beechworth.
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Town Hall
View the Echoes of History video at the 1858 Town Hall roughly half-hourly.
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Walking Tours
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Old Police Station Museum
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Beechworth Sweet Co
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Beechworth Honey Experience
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A Bear's Old Wares
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Provenance
In an 1856 bank building, Provenance is elegant but contemporary fine dining. The innovative menu features dishes such as Berkshire pork belly and tea-smoked duck breast, and some inspiring vegetarian choices.
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Green Shed Bistro
This former printing house is now a rustic little restaurant (think exposed brickwork and concrete floor) serving French-style cuisine from the busy open kitchen.
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