Things to do with kids in Lawrence

Hepburn Shire Council · 3364

Our data has no playgrounds or parks inside Lawrence in the Hepburn area, so this guide covers the closest places for kids in the suburbs around it.

Getting around

There's no train station in Lawrence. The closest to Lawrence is Creswick Railway Station (V/Line), about 12 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. No bus or tram routes stop inside Lawrence, so most trips start by car. By car from Lawrence, Daylesford is about 33 minutes away, Ballarat about 38 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 2 hours, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Lawrence is Clunes Swimming Pool in Clunes, about 22 minutes' drive. The closest library to Lawrence is Creswick Library in Creswick, about 20 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Lawrence is Creswick Skate and Splash Park in Creswick, about 20 minutes' drive. For a cinema, Regent Cinemas in Ballarat Central is about 38 minutes' drive from Lawrence. The closest indoor play centre to Lawrence is Empire Bowling Saloon in Golden Point, about 42 minutes' drive. The closest zoo or wildlife park to Lawrence is Kryal Castle in Leigh Creek, about 38 minutes' drive. Daylesford is the closest bigger centre to Lawrence, about 33 minutes away by car, and has 3 playgrounds, a pool and a library. From Lawrence, the nearest places for kids by road are the playground at Queens Park in Clunes (21 min), Clunes Swimming Pool in Clunes (22 min), Clunes Museum in Clunes (22 min), The Warehouse in Clunes (22 min), Creswick Skate and Splash Park in Creswick (20 min) and Infants in Creswick (20 min).

Best for

Families happy to drive a little for a day out from Lawrence.

Nearby suburbs

Clunes, next to Lawrence, has 2 playgrounds and a pool. Allendale also borders Lawrence.

Playgrounds

10-20 km

4 places

Parks and reserves

5-10 km

2 places

10-20 km

21 places

Libraries

20-50 km

4 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

10-20 km

3 places

Cafes and restaurants

10-20 km

6 places