The Tenterfield Saddler is a historic living museum and landmark in Tenterfield, NSW, made famous by Peter Allen's 1972 song ‘Tenterfield Saddler.’ The land was originally purchased by Sir Stuart Alexander Donaldson in 1858. The first saddler, Charles Pavel, bought the land in 1870, and the building later housed several other saddlers, most notably Peter Allen’s grandfather, George Woolnough.
However, Tenterfield Saddler is much more than a song. From 1908 to 1960, this quaint blue-granite saddlery was a key meeting place in town. Over its lifetime, the building was a saddlery, bank, and residence, and was maintained by volunteers as a museum featuring historical tools, leather goods and a glimpse into the working conditions of a bygone era.
There is much to explore in and around Tenterfield, in the beautiful New England region of NSW. The town features charming Victorian-era architecture, historic sites, delightful cafes, charming boutiques and exquisite galleries featuring the work of local artists - all surrounded by picturesque scenery.
The Tenterfield Saddler at 123 High Street is listed by the National Trust and is a popular destination for fans of Peter Allen and those interested in Australian history. This living museum is located in a largely unchanged, original condition building.
Tenterfield has a rich history. Hailed as the 'Birthplace of our Nation', it was on October 24, 1889, that Sir Henry Parkes, the Premier of the Colony of New South Wales, delivered his famous federation speech in the Tenterfield School of Arts. The Tenterfield Oration, as it became known, is significant as it ultimately led to the federation of all Australian states in 1901.
The Tenterfield Saddler Shop is certainly a drawcard for visitors. After a visit, take time to enjoy some of Tenterfield’s other charming attractions. Visit the Tenterfield Railway Station Museum. Opened in 1886 as 'The Great Northern Terminus', the station served the community for 100 years and displays an almost intact nineteenth-century railway precinct.
The town is surrounded by six national parks featuring granite monoliths, majestic waterfalls, rippling creeks and lookouts offering stunning views. The lookout at nearby Boonoo Boonoo Falls is where Australian poet and journalist Banjo Patterson proposed to his sweetheart, Alice Walker (who said yes) and the couple were married in 1903.
The area surrounding Tenterfield is renowned for its superb wineries, breweries, farm gates and markets with something delicious on offer throughout the year. Apart from the town of Tenterfield, home to the famous Tenterfield Saddler, the region has seven villages, each worth visiting to experience the wonderful country hospitality.
Tenterfield Saddler is a saddlery store in Tenterfield made famous by Peter Allen's famous song of the same name. He wrote and recorded the song as a tribute to his life in the town and to his grandfather George Woolnough, the 'Tenterfield Saddler.'
Peter Allen (1944–1992), born Peter Richard Woolnough, was a singer, songwriter, and entertainer who went on to international fame with songs like I Go to Rio and I Still Call Australia Home.
The Tenterfield Saddler is the subject of Peter Allen's well-known song, which tells the story of his family, including his grandfather, the saddler. While Peter Allen immortalised the Tenterfield Saddler for the rest of the world, George Woolnough was already a well-known and much-loved character in Tenterfield.
The Tenterfield Saddler is located at 123 High St, Tenterfield, a regional town in NSW in the New England region. It sits at the junction of the New England and Bruxner highways, along the Northern Tablelands.
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