Bishop’s Parlour

About

The Bishop’s Parlour is a traditional mid-sized space that features high ceilings, formal curtains, and a fireplace. The Parlour’s grand foyer features extensive leadlight windows, heritage terrazzo floor tiling, and a mahogany fireplace.

Located next to the original formal entry doorway into the Convent building, the Bishop’s Parlour was where the Mother Superior received her VIP guests and the women who were entering the Order. The foyer leading to the Bishop’s Parlour features the most ornate and decorative terrazzo floor within the Abbotsford Convent precinct.

Restoration

We recently had the privilege of working with heritage tiler, Michael Hathaway on the Bishop’s Parlour Foyer restoration works. Learn more here.

The Bishops Parlour Foyer project has been supported through philanthropic grants from the Copland Foundation and the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation through the Eldon & Anne Foote Trust, alongside an in-kind partnership with FDC Construction & Fitout. 

Facilities

The space is WIFI-enabled. Additional facilities including tables, chairs, whiteboards, heaters and fans are available to hirers. Basic AV equipment is available to hirers.

For venue capacity, rates and floor plan click here.

Accessibility

The Bishop’s Parlour venue is wheelchair accessible.

Gender diversity is welcome at the Convent, and patrons are welcome to use any restroom that matches their gender identity or expression. There are gendered toilets available close to the venue and gender-neutral toilets available in other locations within the Convent precinct. View the Public Toilet Map to find a bathroom of your preference.

Book online

Abbotsford Convent’s varied indoor and outdoor spaces are perfect for inspiration, creativity and collaboration.

To hire a space, simply book online.

By hiring a space at the Convent you are supporting the long-term sustainability of our not-for-profit arts, cultural and learning precinct for everyone to enjoy.