Welcome to
The Church
“Where Scotland & Tasmania Meet”
Recently restored, after being closed for over 25 years, the owners are very proud to be able to showcase this important part of Tasmanian history. With the motto of “Where Scotland & Tasmania Meet,” it offers a truly unique experience with its historical significance and acerage of beautiful park-like grounds. OPENING 2025.
Located in “The Heart of Tasmania,” the venue now serves as a gathering space, preserving its rich cultural legacy while inviting new memories to be made.
"Church" On Sundays - Open Day
Where Scotland & Tasmania Meet
The Church, located in Campbell Town, is a heritage-listed sandstone property built in 1857, steeped in rich Scottish and Tasmanian history.
Church on Sundays takes on a new meaning, with live music, local markets, and a showcase of Tasmanian food and drinks, creating a vibrant atmosphere for visitors every Sunday.
The Church also serves as an exceptional venue for weddings, corporate meetings, office hire, styled and fully catered garden picnics, and other events.
Coach tours and group visits are welcomed, by prior arrangement, with private events tailored to provide a memorable experience.
Guests can enjoy an immersive historical slideshow that tells the story of both The Church and the surrounding region, ensuring that every visit is informative and engaging.
With its fully fenced grounds, gardens, caravan bar, immaculate facilities and picturesque setting, The Church is a perfect place for events and gatherings that blend Tasmania’s natural beauty with its Scottish heritage.
Delve into the rich Scottish history that weaves through Campbell Town, a town with a profound connection to its namesake, Elizabeth Campbell. Lachlan Macquarie, her Scottish husband, bestowed the names Campbell Town and Elizabeth River upon this charming locale.
The Scottish influence runs deep, with numerous ships arriving directly from Scotland, bringing forth a wave of Scottish settlers to this picturesque district. The Church, a testament to this heritage, was erected to serve the local Scottish Presbyterian community, with its inaugural minister being the esteemed Scotsman, Dr. Adam Turnbull.
A hub for Scottish culture, Campbell Town once played host to vibrant Highland Games, fostering a sense of community and celebration. Today, the town’s ancestry proudly reflects its diverse roots, with 44.8% Australian, 44.3% English, and 11.7% Scottish heritage among its locals.
Our connection to Scotland goes beyond the town’s history; it resonates personally with us. As proud owners, we hail from the Campbell, Gordon, McGregor/Gregor and Graham Clans, continuing the legacy of our Scottish heritage.
Meet the Owners
It all started with a picturesque drive from Cradle Mountain to Hobart. We drove through Campbell Town and saw a FOR SALE sign at what was the St Andrew’s Church, which had been sadly closed and disused for over 25 years.
The charm of the building captured our hearts, and in a moment of serendipity, we decided to make it ours. That’s the simple story of how our adventure with The Church began.
In November 2014, we made the move from Sydney and the Mid North Coast of NSW to Campbell Town. Having experienced life in rural farming communities before, we found solace and joy in the embrace of a country lifestyle.
The Church, with its intriguing history and grandeur, became an exciting project for us. It’s a glorious building, and we are dedicated to breathing new life into its walls so that everyone can benefit. We are not religious. Instead, we deeply appreciate the historical significance of this magnificent property.
Our names are Nicole and Garry Graham, and we invite you to learn more about our journey with The Church [Link to Learn more about the owners’ story]. We are passionate about sharing this special place with you, and we look forward to creating memories and moments that resonate with the unique spirit of The Church.
Hiring The Church
You can hire The Church for your party, function, meeting, corporate event, festival, expos or any suitable event. The costs of hire are dependent on the day, time and whether you would like to hire out just The Church building or the grounds and gardens as well for your exclusive use of the whole property.
Weddings at The Church
Have you always dreamt of a beautiful Church wedding, yet you aren’t religious? Well, The Church could be the venue for you.
The Church is not your average wedding venue, it is a unique place for couples looking to celebrate their wedding in a beautiful setting and experience something truly special. See our wedding page here.
The Church acknowledges First Nations peoples and communities as the Traditional Owners of the land. We acknowledge and pay our respects to Elders past and present, and emerging leaders.
The Church is committed to safe inclusive spaces, policies and services for people of LGBTIQ+ communities and their families.
Upcoming Events
We are excited to bring entertainment & events to “The Heart of Tasmania” and draw people to Campbell Town from the extended area. Making Campbell Town an exciting destination.
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The Church History
The Church at Campbell Town is centrally located in “The Heart of Tasmania” on the historic Midlands Highway and Campbell Town, which is a well known stop for those travelling between Launceston and Hobart.
The Church was built in 1857 with solid sandstone and stands tall on the high side of the property with its magnificent tall spire and Victorian gothic charm making it a standout of local history.
Tasmania
Tasmania or ‘Tassie’ is the idyllic Australian island state located 240 kilometres to the south of the mainland, separated by tempestuous Bass Strait. The southernmost point on Tasmania is only 2,575 km from Antarctica.
The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, and the surrounding 334 smaller islands, the largest of which are Flinders and King Islands. Tasmania’s capital Hobart is home to over 45% of the islands population and sits at the end of the River Derwent hugging the harbour.
Launceston is Tasmania’s second major city and is a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture and nature.
Australia’s smallest state is a natural paradise with pristine cool temperate rainforest, crystal clear rivers feeding cascading waterfalls and magnificent outcrops, gorges and cliffs. Roughly 52% of Tasmania’s land is protected, which includes national parks, marine parks and World Heritage Sites. Cradle Mountain in Lake St Clair National Park, is surrounded by glacial lakes and ancient rainforest. Kunanyi or Mt Wellington’s summit passing through temperate rainforest and glacial rock formations, ending in panoramic views of Hobart, Bruny Island, South Arm and the Tasman Peninsula. Tasmania is also home to the visually stunning Bay of Fires or larapuna whose turquoise water and fine white sand leading to huge orange tinged boulders.
Tasmania creates excellent cold climate wines and premium natural produce due to its rich land and pure air and water. Farmers markets, cellar doors, food festivals and local eateries are found across the island. The stand out cultural attraction is The Museum of Old and New Art or MONA it is Australia’s largest private museum and one of the most controversial private collections of modern art and antiquities in the world.
Lutruwita is the palawa name for Tasmania, the local palawa people of Tasmania can be traced back 40,000 years on the island. Palawa people are the only group of humans to evolve in isolation for over 10,000 years, when the seas rose cutting Tasmania off from the mainland, creating a distinctly different culture and heritage from mainland Aboriginal cultures.
Source: Welcome to Country Tasmania | Aboriginal Experiences | Welcome to Country