Garrison Church
Garrison Church
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia27,227 contributions
Jun 2022
The Holy Trinity Anglican Church also known as the Garrison Church was built between 1840 and 1846 and was the first military church in Australia. It is an interesting sand-stone building on the corner of Argyl Street and Lower Fort Street in a very historic part of Sydney. Sadly it was not open.
Written July 3, 2022
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia42,566 contributions
Mar 2021
The Garrison church, also known as Holy Trinity Anglican Church and Hall, is of national significance and is in fact listed on the Heritage Register. It was built in the mid-1800's and served as a military church for a number of years during its early history. It also houses some military items. Nowadays it still functions as a normal Anglican church, however it is not actually open everyday, as we found out. It seems to only open about once a week for normal religious services, and remains closed for the rest of the week, unfortunately, particularly considering the fact it is located in such a well known and popular tourist area like the Rocks.
Written March 9, 2021
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TravelerTrecker
Houston773 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
The church is the first military church of Sydney. It has interesting military memorabilia, The east window and the pulpit are quite nice.
It is at the rocks. It is close to the observatory. It is easy to find and located at a quiet neighbourhood.
There is no entrance fee.
It is at the rocks. It is close to the observatory. It is easy to find and located at a quiet neighbourhood.
There is no entrance fee.
Written February 11, 2018
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Teresa C
Metro Manila, Philippines1,403 contributions
May 2021
A well kept church. We were welcomed in by friendly people, but just missed their morning coffee. An old established Anglican church that's worth a look.
Written May 9, 2021
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LeoGatto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ42 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
Been there three times in two weeks, morning and afternoon, weekdays and weekend, and the church was closed all times. Apparently they only open for their Sunday services, which should be enough not to consider the church a tourist attraction. Frustrating.
Written December 4, 2018
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terminate
Tokyo, Japan54 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Lovely place. Plenty of military insignia to see on the walls. Some trivia for non-Australians like me: this church appeared in the movie Mission Impossible 2, in the religious parade scene. (Other Sydney landmarks, too, including the Bradleys Head Amphitheatre - check out that view!)
Written July 17, 2018
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Llewellyn53
Melbourne, Australia4,129 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Tucked around a corner up the hil and through the tunnel from the Rocks tourist area on the corner of Lower Fort St and Argyle St is an early Anglican church finished in 1840. If you are into historic churches it's an easy walk.
Written April 29, 2018
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57libby
Sydney, Australia20 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Besides the stunning old building, this Anglican Church has much history from early Sydney settlement, being the church the soldiers garrison nearby attended each Sunday.
Today the services are of the modern Anglican style, delivered by a lovely, friendly minister in Craig Tubman, where sermons are gospel based and not of a random topic as of old. Reverand Tubman is a delight to listen to, delivering his message in an easy to understand and enjoyable way.
A highlight of the Sunday service (9.30am) is the pianist/organist, Susan, who is wonderful to listen to! Not only does she play a beautiful sounding organ but the grand piano she also plays accompanying the modern hymns is just a delight.
Today the services are of the modern Anglican style, delivered by a lovely, friendly minister in Craig Tubman, where sermons are gospel based and not of a random topic as of old. Reverand Tubman is a delight to listen to, delivering his message in an easy to understand and enjoyable way.
A highlight of the Sunday service (9.30am) is the pianist/organist, Susan, who is wonderful to listen to! Not only does she play a beautiful sounding organ but the grand piano she also plays accompanying the modern hymns is just a delight.
Written July 22, 2016
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Antony G
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia23 contributions
Lovely old church in the Rocks precinct of Sydney with a long military history
Written January 3, 2012
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DougoOz
Sydney, Australia12,891 contributions
The Holy Trinity Anglican Church is more commonly referred to as the Garrison Church which reflect that it was once used as a church of worship for the many regiments that worshipped there.
Made of beautiful sandstone blocks and polished wood interior, the Church has lovely stained glass windows which catch the light beautifully.
There's various military memorabilia in the Church too.
The Church is perhaps a 10-15 min walk from Circular Quay but well worth a visit and from there, after visiting the Church, walk up to the Observatory or perhaps walk down Lower Fort Street, under the Harbour Bridge and back to Circular Quay.
Made of beautiful sandstone blocks and polished wood interior, the Church has lovely stained glass windows which catch the light beautifully.
There's various military memorabilia in the Church too.
The Church is perhaps a 10-15 min walk from Circular Quay but well worth a visit and from there, after visiting the Church, walk up to the Observatory or perhaps walk down Lower Fort Street, under the Harbour Bridge and back to Circular Quay.
Written December 19, 2011
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