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Cruise & Travel

More Than Just A Shopping Centre

arkly Square is the devoted festival known as Barkly
community’s centre of Barks, quarterly vintage markets, a
Bchoice and prides itself flower and garden show, Christmas
by supporting local arts, culture in July, an outdoor cinema during
and the evolving neighbourhood. the summer months and much
Locals have lovingly nicknamed the more.
centre, Sparkly Bear. Barkly Square also offers its
Owned by ISPT, Barkly Square very own Book Nook, a well-
is a neighbourhood centre located loved community book exchange.
on Sydney Road, a dynamic major Customers are encouraged to bring
arterial in Melbourne’s north. It their pre-loved books to swap for
is anchored by Coles, Kmart, and any books at The Book Nook. Or
Woolworths and complimented by simply enjoy a read at a number of
JB Hi-Fi and 38 specialty retailers. comfortable seating areas within
The Centre offers a vibrant fresh the centre. The majority of books
food mall, specialty, homewares and at The Book Nook are generously
services stores. donated by Savers in Brunswick.
The Laneway is the centre’s This is to ensure the Book Nook is
outdoor dining and entertainment always fully stocked, that there is
precinct which offers a range of minimum wastage, the environment
international cuisines in a casual is considered and that contributed
dining setting. The precinct is efforts are made within the local
partly covered and offers outdoor community.
heating during the colder months. Barkly Square is located 4 km
Local musicians are invited to from the Melbourne CBD. The
perform in this space, providing centre is easily accessible via
lively entertainment throughout public transport with regular buses
the week for customers to and trams operating along Sydney
enjoy. Throughout the year, Road and Jewell Railway Station
The Laneway comes alive with is a short distance west from the
various activations including a dog Centre.

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