The quiet suburb ofPlympton in West Torrens is a family-friendly residential area within close proximity to some of Adelaide’s most iconic spaces.
The Highway, on Anzac Hwy, is an award-winning pub with a Modern Australian feel that is a great place to enjoy a meal before your suburban adventure. Next, you could visit the popular Seaview Aquarium Centre to admire a beautiful marine collection, or even start up a collection of your own.
Plympton’s many older homes hint at its deep historical roots, as the suburb was founded over 150 years ago. The West Torrens Historical Society, housed in a heritage house in North Plympton, has a fascinating collection of local history that shows that the still waters of suburbia often run deep with stories. You’ll also find Parkin House (also known as Plympton House) to be an architectural delight, with its piano collection offering a special treat for music and antique enthusiasts.
The Glenelg Golf Club is a short drive away, in the neighbouring suburb of Novar Gardens. A bit further afield, Adelaide City Centre offers a host of wonderful attractions for visitors, such as Rundle Mall and the stunning Government House grounds. Alternatively, you could drive down the Anzac Hwy until you reach Glenelg, a quaint and picturesque seaside suburb that has been a firm favourite of visitors to South Australia for many generations.
Plympton certainly offers more than meets the eye, and serves as a lovely reminder of the stories behind suburbia, and the hidden gems in unexpected places.
