Inglewood

Overview

Inglewood is a fine example of a Victorian Gold Rush town, with its 19th Century architecture attracting many visitors. The main street, Brooke Street, is impressive for its narrowness and concentration of double storey buildings. No less than seven hotel buildings (two still operating) and four bank buildings grace Brooke Street.

Inglewood is also notable for the collection of public and religious buildings located away from the main thoroughfare, unusual for a town of its size. The Town Hall is impressive with its tower and chiming clock.

History

Inglewood was an important gold mining centre during the Victorian Gold Rush of the 1850s and 60s.

Gold was first discovered in 1859 by three Thompson brothers and Hanny, and upon notification of the discovery some 16,000 diggers flocked to the area. By January 1860 a new field a few miles south of the original was opened up by Potter, Irvine and McKean, and dubbed New Inglewood. This is the site of the present township.

Places of interest

Historic Buildings
Wineries
Inglewood Nature Conservation Reserve
Kooyoora State Park

Accommodation

Situated on the Calder Highway is the Inglewood Motel and Caravan Park offering accommodation for the overnight or extended stay. The Royal Hotel and The Empire State Hotel offer meals and refreshments.

For more information contact the Loddon Visitor Information Centre on 03 5494 3489.

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