Petersham Blog

Spending your week at work from Monday to Friday leaves you little time to relax and unwind. You catch up on household chores, pay pending bills and buy weekly groceries. But there’s also a window of opportunity to enjoy all the weekend has to offer. Here are some lifestyle gems that Sydney Inner West locals can enjoy... on their doorstep.

Enjoy A Relaxing Spa

After a whole week of slogging, a relaxing spa will sound like the ultimate luxury. Luckily for Sydney Inner West locals, they’re likely to find something just a stone’s throw away from home. Signature Day Spa in Camperdown is fully equipped with 20 specialised treatment rooms, a thermal pool and 8 couple rooms among others. For those who like a little bit of indulgence, champagne and food are on offer. Face Affair in Marrickville offers unparalleled relaxation in tranquil surroundings with a range of beauty treatments offered. Malai Thai Massage & Day Spa in Leichhardt gives your mind and body a chance to relax by easing your tension.

Take A Fun Cooking Class

There’s no better way to unwind than in a fun cooking class with your partner or friends. Cornersmith, a delightful family-run café, offers hands-on workshops to help you hone in on your culinary expertise in its Marrickville Picklery. Makmak in Newtown offers macaron-making classes through interactive demonstrations. A 2-hour session leaves you better equipped to tackle this fine art at home. Call to enquire with them about special bookings.

Pop Into A Weekend Market

Sydney's Inner West has some amazing weekend markets to trawl through. Whether you’re looking for vintage artwork or fresh produce, a trove of treasures is waiting for you. The Glebe markets are especially popular with Inner West locals. Gourmet food and live performances are on offer every Saturday. The Street Food Markets in Marrickville takes place on the first and third Saturday of every month until December 2017. Serving up street food from different corners, people from across the world are free to share their food and culture here.

Join A Bowling Club 

Bowling is the perfect way to unwind after a hard week at work. The Petersham Bowling Club is one of the oldest bowling clubs in Sydney. It offers an opportunity to enjoy some fun bowling, along with great food and live music. Marrickville Bowling & Recreation Club has a range of entertainment facilities apart from bowling for an enjoyable weekend. Leichhinardt Bowling Club also offers bowling, food and entertainment options for everyone to enjoy.

Indulge In An Art Exhibition

The fast-growing art scene in the Inner West has taken off in recent years. Artsite in Camperdown is a hub for artists from all across Sydney with different art shows on display. Annandale Galleries showcases a range of exhibits – from contemporary and European art to Indigenous art.

Sydney Inner West locals never have to travel too far to treat themselves to weekend pleasures with so much on offer.