Things to Do in Parramatta, Sydney

Parramatta is the second oldest European settlement on the Australian mainland and is 24 km from Sydney CBD. It's a historic neighborhood with a significant demographic presence in the Sydney Metropolitan Area.

  • St John’s CemeteryCemetery
  • Lennox BridgeLandmark
  • St Johns Anglican CathedralCathedral

Add your dates and get a personalized Parramatta, Sydney itinerary you can trust — every place checked for opening hours, closures, and booking needs on your days.

  • Free. No account.
  • Ready in about 30 seconds.
TripSapien checks London for Sep 13–20 and flags a closure, booking need, and limited opening day.
TripSapien flags closures, booking needs, and limited opening days — before you go.
Cheap flights from Going.com

30% off a Going membership after you build your plan.

Parramatta in Sydney

Top things to do in Parramatta

  • St John’s Cemetery

    St John’s Cemetery

    Cemetery

    cemetery in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Lennox Bridge

    Lennox Bridge

    Landmark

    Heritage-listed bridge in Sydney, Australia

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • St Johns Anglican Cathedral

    St Johns Anglican Cathedral

    Cathedral

    Gothic Revival church from the 1800s with stained-glass windows & a long-established male choir.

    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    10 AM – 11:30 AM, 5 PM – 6 PM
  • Westfield Parramatta

    Westfield Parramatta

    4.3 · 27.8k
    Shopping Mall· $

    One of the largest shopping malls in New South Wales. It is easily accessible from the train station, and like Chatswood offers an easily accessible alternative to shopping in the Sydney CBD.

    Mon–Wed
    9:30 AM – 6 PM
    Thu
    9:30 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    9:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • St Patricks Catholic Cathedral

    St Patricks Catholic Cathedral

    4.8 · 664
    Cathedral

    church in Parramatta, Australia

    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    7:30 AM – 7 PM

Where to eat & drink in Parramatta

  • homage specialty coffee

    homage specialty coffee

    4.9 · 859
    Coffee Shop· A$20–40
    Mon–Fri
    6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Circa

    Circa

    4.6 · 2.3k
    Café & Bakery· A$20–40

    Stylish hotel restaurant and bar serving Modern Australian farm-to-table cuisine in a slick room.

    Mon–Wed
    7 AM – 2:30 PM
    Thu–Fri
    7 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 2:30 PM
  • PMC Persian Restaurant & Cafe

    PMC Persian Restaurant & Cafe

    4.7 · 942
    Coffee Shop· A$20–40
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Wed–Fri
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    7:30 AM – 8 PM
  • Kickin'Inn Parramatta

    Kickin'Inn Parramatta

    4.8 · 8.1k
    Seafood· $$
    Every day
    11 AM – 10 PM
  • Mac Street Coffee + deli

    Mac Street Coffee + deli

    4.9 · 194
    Coffee Shop· A$1–20
    Mon–Fri
    5:45 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Heritage Lounge

    Heritage Lounge

    4.6 · 605
    Cocktail Bar

    Chic hangout in a stalwart building featuring sharing boards & pizza, plus cocktails & a cigar menu.

    Mon–Fri
    4 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    3 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    3 PM – 1 AM
  • LILYMU

    LILYMU

    4.7 · 1.6k
    Asian· A$60–160

    Contemporary eatery with funky murals crafting Chinese & South East Asian dishes, plus cocktails.

  • Pappa Flock - Parramatta

    Pappa Flock - Parramatta

    4.7 · 1.4k
    Chicken· A$1–20
    Every day
    11 AM – 10 PM
  • Kanzo Parramatta

    Kanzo Parramatta

    4.5 · 2.1k
    Sushi· A$20–40

    Japanese fare crafted in a compact, glass-walled space with counter seats & light timber decor.

  • BOCCA by Frankie B's

    BOCCA by Frankie B's

    4.3 · 4.9k
    Italian· A$40–120
    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Lola Cocina Spanish Restaurant Parramatta

    Lola Cocina Spanish Restaurant Parramatta

    4.5 · 1.1k
    Spanish· A$40–60

    Spanish fare served in a vibrant, relaxed eatery with regular flamenco & live music nights.

Planning time in Parramatta?

Add your dates and we'll check every place for closures, limited hours, and booking needs before you go.

Parramatta map

Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.

Map of Parramatta with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1St John’s Cemetery
  2. 2Lennox Bridge
  3. 3St Johns Anglican Cathedral
  4. 4Westfield Parramatta
  5. 5homage specialty coffee
  6. 6Circa
  7. 7PMC Persian Restaurant & Cafe
  8. 8Kickin'Inn Parramatta
  9. 9Mac Street Coffee + deli
  10. 10Heritage Lounge

Other areas in Sydney

Ready to plan Parramatta?

Turn these Parramatta picks into a day-by-day Sydney plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.

All things to do in SydneyAll Sydney neighborhoods →Browse all destinations →Multi-city itineraries →