Step back in time at Willow Bank Heritage Village, where history comes to life.
Open Day | 19 April 2026 – 10am-3pm
Entry: Adults $7, Children $3
Apple Harvest Day at Willow Bank! 🍎
There’s nothing quite like apple season at Willow Bank…
Join us for our much-loved Apple Harvest Day — a true favourite and definitely not to be missed!
What makes it so special?
You can press your own apples and take home fresh, delicious juice, just like it was done in the old days.
Bring along your own apples or use some of ours — either way, you’ll get to experience the simple joy of turning fruit into juice 🍏
🧺 A hands-on, feel-good day for all ages
🍎 Fresh apple juice to take home
10am – 3pm
🍔 Our Burger Bar will be OPEN
🥤 The Milkshake Bar will be OPEN
☕ Plus the Café for coffee and treats!
VISIT US!
Willow Bank Heritage Village is an affordable, fun, and interactive living museum just 1km south of Wakefield.
With over 20 themed shopfront displays, tasty food and drink, and plenty of hands-on experiences, it’s a place to dress up, embrace the fun, and immerse yourself in the charm of days gone by.
Run by a passionate team and supported by amazing volunteers (on our busy open days), Willow Bank is always growing and evolving – there’s something new to discover every time you visit.
You can experience the village on one of our Open Days, book a group or educational visit, or treat yourself to our much-loved High Tea events. Each visit offers a unique take on history, making it a fun and memorable way to spend your day.
Whether you’re here to learn, relax, or step into the past, there’s something for everyone at Willow Bank.
Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events and Open Days. We would love to see you here!
EXPLORE
Slurp on a milkshake from our 1970’s Milk Bar, enjoy tea and cake at our Victorian Style Cafe or devour a burger from our 1950s Burger Bar. Eftpos available.
Amble through the Secret Garden. Try out the Working Bakelite Phones. Test your skills at the Target Shooting Range. Play in the Playhouse. Be entertained at the Puppet Theatre and Cinema.
Experience how life was once in the School House, the Laundry, the Library, the Grocery Store, the Bakery and so much more.
Hover over each building and click to find out where it has been and how it got here.
Hover over each building and click to find out where it has been and how it got here.
Experience
We offer many experiences around Willow Bank Heritage Park, both with our educational visits, and on our open days. Below is a sample of experiences we have on offer.
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