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If you have never been to Ballarat before…check this out?? You can now purchase a 3 or 4 day pass to our most popular Tourist Attractions. Sovereign Hill, Kryal Castle, Ballarat Wildlife park and now M.A.D.E. (Museum of Australian Democracy...

October already and now is the time to sort out your end of year xmas functions. Seymours on Lydiard have many options to suit your needs and your numbers. The upstairs Function room is perfect for the larger groups and also opens...

A day shaped by racing tradition, the Ballarat Cup is the perfect way to celebrate the end of an always spectacular Spring Racing Carnival. Offering the greatest prizemoney in it’s history plus the first Victorian flat race conducted in a clockwise direction...

It’s nearly that time of the year again when Ballarat comes alive playing host to the Annual South Street Calisthenics competitions. This iconic event began 134 years ago and throughout the years, especially in the earlier days, the venue was...

We are thrilled beyond words to let you all know Tripadvisor has recognised Seymours on Lydiard with a 2013 Certificate of Excellence award. This award places us in the top performing 10% of all businesses worldwide. The award is given...

It’s that time of the year when mums get recognized, thanked and spoilt. We say….and why not?? They are truly amazing in all they do and deserve to be pampered. Surprise her with an amazing lunch or dinner in our...

Summer is over, the days are shorter and the night air is just a little bit crisp, but what a summer it was…. *PGA Golf Championships *Ballarat Beer Festival *Victorias Largest Swap Meet  * Rockabilly Festival just to name a...

With Easter just around the corner, now is the time to get your Ballarat Accommodation sorted. Singles, couples or families, we have rooms to suit all. Self contained apartments, free WiFi and Foxtel is a bonus. Did I mention we also have...

Ballarat is steeped in history and home to some of Australia’s most iconic and memorable moments in time. In 1858, the second largest gold nugget ever found in Australia – ‘The Welcome Nugget’ – was discovered right here at Bakery Hill....