It may be August, but the season-long festival Spring into Armadale has begun in the Perth Hills Armadale region. It showcases the best of the region against a backdrop of the majestic Darling Range and rolling countryside that I grew up in! That's the reason I'm taking such pride in sharing the events on offer with you over coming weeks. Here's a look at 5 things to inspire you to take a short journey outside this weekend. If you do, be sure to let me know, by posting photos to Perthling on Facebook or using #perthhillsarmadale in your photos & posts on Twitter or Instagram. I'd love to share your beautiful experiences & images of the Perth-Hills Armadale with Perth and the rest of the world!
There are plenty of attractions within an easy walk of your park or the train station in the Armadale CBD.
The sun shines in historic Armadale well before Spring has even Sprung.
One of the Rediscover Armadale 2018 Artist's murals. Easily found on the Urban Art Trail through Armadale.
Come to the Park to discover Perth’s biggest display of Tulips and other Springtime bulbs.
Couple of tips from me: This is one of the most popular events on the Spring into Armadale Calendar, so Traffic Management in place on weekends.
Araluen Botanic Park and Canning Dam is only accessible via Croyden Road off Brookton Highway.
Gardiner Road will be closed due to Traffic Management.
From Araluen Botanic Park to Redtail Lane is one-way traffic.
And be sure to bring cash if you'd like to take advantage of the delicious food vendors who turn out and offer their wares during the festival! FOMO (fear of missing out) is a terrific motivator here.
Faulty Towers the Dining Experience comes to Ye Olde Narrogin Inne, Albany Highway and South Western Highway Armadale.
Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve a 3-course meal along with plenty of laughs and audience participation in this 5-star immersive show - a show that’s never the same twice, because it’s 70% improvised.
It’s great for comedy and theater fans, as well as anyone who just fancies going out for an unforgettable meal and a hugely good time.
This true blend of ingenious comedy and unique theatrical script is a multi-sensory treat where chaos reigns right from the start.
Many places of interest and public artworks can be found in Armadale's historic Jull Street Mall.
Armadale's Jull Street Mall Features ever-changing markets and many public artworks.
ARC, or the Artsist Retail Collective is easy to find at Shop 2/3 Corner Jull St Mall and Commerce Ave Tudor House, Armadale. It's one of the many beautiful stops on the Rediscover Armadale Walking Urban Art Trail.
Local artisans provide their wares for sale at the ARC.
ARC is a great place to meet friendly locals - that's how we're bred in the Perth-Hills Armadale region ;)
Fooseball with a friendly local at The Dale.
Grab a table outside of The Dale for a good view of Spring into Armadale Festivities in the Jull Street Mall.
Lunch is served 1-3 Thursday -Saturday and dinner from 530-9pm. Stop in for a few quiet ones with the friendly locals. It's $6 Pints and Live Music from 7-10pm on Saturday nights.