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UPDATE: Important info about our venues
Three event venues are currently available at North Head Sanctuary; namely, the Parade Ground, the Artillery Gym (Building 17) and The Artillery Shed (Building 239).
Located within the Gunners Barracks precinct, the Parade Ground boats a 7,920m² large outdoor space. It has the capability to host an array of events including concerts, markets, exhibitions, filming and photography, team building exercises and sporting events.
Capacity: Up to 2,500 people
Size: 7,920m²
Hours of use: 7am to 10pm
Toilets: Public toilets are located at nearby Building 1.
The Artillery Shed was an integral part of the School of Artillery and saw frequent use at the height of World War II. Also referred to as the Hangar, the Artillery Shed is 10 meters high and features two large sliding doors, which run on end-to-end on steel tracks. The shed has been restored by our volunteer team and is an ideal space for filming and photography, product launches and team building activities. Additional parking, for up to 20 vehicles, is located across from the Artillery Shed.
Capacity: Up to 200 people
Size: 495.6m²
Hours of use: 7am to 6pm
Toilets: Public toilets are located next to North Fort Visitor Centre.
Part of the former School of Artillery, the Artillery Gym was once used as a recreational facility for service people residing at North Head Barracks. Located south of Building 1, this large, high ceiling space is ideal for filming and photography, including set builds, production base or storage. Internal facilities include two large squash courts and spacious upper mezzanine overlooking the entire gym.
Size: 842.7 m² (Ground floor level) and 200 m² (Mezzanine)
Hours of use: 7am to 8pm
Toilets: Public toilets are located at nearby Building 1.
Currently, we are only accepting event bookings that comply with the NSW Government’s COVID-19 public health orders...
Visit overview
Cockatoo Island
Headland Park
Macquarie Lightstation
Marine Biological Station
North Head Sanctuary
Sub Base Platypus
Woolwich Dock and Parklands
