Functions and Hire "Friends of Kingston House"
Kingston House is a popular venue for private parties, weddings or seminars.
Kingston House has a unique charm due to its seaside location and historical
significance. People hiring Kingston House become direct supporters and
contributors to the up keep of Kingston House. The management committee
are all voluntary supporters. Hirers of Kingston House are considered to
be "Friends of Kingston House".
Venue Areas and Hire Suggestions
Kitchen, Dining Room and Patio Max 60 guests (seats and tables for 36 in
main dining room)
Ancillary dining room Max seating and tables for 18 guests
Kitchen and Patio Max 80 guests
West Room Max seating for 60 guests
West Ancillary Room Max seating for 20 guests
Hire contact details
For general hire details call (08) 8358 1666 and leave a message with return contact details.
Hire Conditions
Hire conditions can be found here.
Tennis Courts
Tennis court hire enquires can be made directly to (08) 82967727.
Proposed Program 2007
The following dates are scheduled for 2007 for lunches or suppers at Kingston’s
House. :-
Sunday 18th March 2007 at 6.00pm,
Sunday 20th May 2007 at 12.00 noon,
Sunday 15th July at 12.00 noon,
Sunday 9th September 2007 at 12.00 noon,
Sunday 18th November 2007 at 6.00pm.
Delicious Devonshire Teas are served from the 1st Sunday in March until the last Sunday in November from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. The House is open on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month.
Scones are freshly baked on the premises, and in chilly weather, a log fire keeps the Dining Room warm and cheerful.
Special Functions can be arranged in the West Room with Devonshire Tea.
Volunteers
Would you like to be a volunteer?!
Kingston House is seeking Volunteers to help one Sunday each month for 2 hours from March to November, either making scones or serving in the dining room.
The
Friends of Kingston House
In 1987 Kingston House was in a sad state of repair and was faced with demolition and the sale of surrounding land. The local community met under the trees of the park and formed the Friends of Kinston House. This group was responsible for the restoration of House and it rejuvenation. The Friends are still meeting and enjoy hold bi-monthy BBQs at Kingston House. Any interested persons are most welcome to join the group.
For more information contact Barry Thorne at bpthorne@optusnet.com.au
Kingston House Development Committee
Kingston House is managed by the Kingston House Development Committee. Kington House which is owned by Heritage SA leases the House to the Committee. The Committee is responsible for the management and upkeep of Kingston House. Contact Details: PO Box 665 Brighton S.A 5048