Singleton: Art, cycling routes and local life

Singleton offers several ways to shape a stay around your interests: contemporary art, an annual cultural program, shared paths and cycling routes, and a connection to the river through the Singleton Sundial. Baileys Union Park adds to this picture as a green space in the CBD. Cultural, active and central-city themes sit side by side.

Arts and culture at the SACC

The Singleton Arts + Cultural Centre (SACC) houses the Singleton Civic Art Collection. The centre offers an annual program featuring contemporary art exhibitions by local, regional, national and international artists. It also includes related public events, talks, activities and workshops for all age groups. For families, this age range is a useful guide; you can check the relevant program to see which exhibitions and events suit your travel dates. The different formats offer a range of ways to engage: you can explore the collection or check which exhibitions and accompanying events interest you as you plan your trip. This means a visit to the cultural centre need not focus on just one art form, leaving room for different interests within your travel group.

Shared paths, cycling routes and a connection to the river

Cycling also has a tangible connection to Singleton: the town has 22 km of shared paths and cycling routes. The network is continually being improved and extended with new connections. The 22 km provides a clear sense of the scale of the local network. So if you are planning a particular ride, it may be useful to check the latest network information. You can make cycling a focus in its own right alongside the cultural program and base your accommodation plans on the mix of activities you want.

The Singleton Sundial marks a gateway to the Hunter River. This gives it a different emphasis from the cycling network: the paths are about getting around, while the sundial is a named landmark connected to the river. If you enjoy discovering places through specific landmarks with a connection to the landscape, this feature offers a distinct point of interest for your further travel planning.

Green spaces and accommodation choices

Baileys Union Park is a green space in Singleton’s CBD. It offers a different focus from the arts program, cycling or the Singleton Sundial and its connection to the river.

The Singleton Visitor Information Centre provides information about local attractions, activities and accommodation options in Singleton and its surrounds. If you are planning a trip with children, you can use this information as a starting point for considering cultural interests, exercise and activities in the surrounding area together. The centre provides information on both things to do and places to stay. When looking for hotels or other accommodation, you can first decide how important culture, cycling, the river connection or the CBD is to your trip. This helps you base your choice on the mix of interests you want and check further accommodation information more purposefully.

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