The weather is warming up and the kids are out of school!

With West End at the centre of the action these holidays, we’ve compiled a list of fun things for you and the family to see and do without venturing too far from home.

Whether you prefer to take the family for a play in some of the many surrounding parklands or try a cultural experience with a twist, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer.

1. Visit the iconic West End Markets

Undeniably one of Brisbane’s most vibrant markets, West End Markets is set in a stunning riverside location offering farm-fresh produce, delicious yet healthy fast food, boutique fashion and handcrafted gifts. The iconic markets held at Davies Park, within walking distance to Pradella’s Riverside West End precinct, are a fantastic opportunity to get to know locals and enjoy everything the friendly local community has to offer.

2. Head to South Bank by scooter

Jump on one of the many scooter transport options close by and take the stunning ride only a few minutes to the hustle and bustle of Brisbane’s beautiful South Bank. Whether you choose to take the riverside walkway or venture through West End’s charming streets and laneways, you’ll be able to make multiple pit stops along the way including breweries, picturesque parks, galleries and museums, funky boutiques, coffee shops and more.

3. Hit the parklands

Did you know that our modest suburb of West End is home to half-a-dozen parks and playgrounds? From jaw-dropping riverside oasis’ to epic playgrounds for the little ones, West End is nothing short of a park-lover’s paradise. To read about each of West End’s local parks in detail, check out this blog.

4. Try a taste test with a difference

The summer holidays are the perfect opportunity to try new things and make wonderful memories while doing it, and West End is a great location for taste testing with a difference which is sure to leave an impression! From ox tails to chicken hearts, arteries and cartilage, West End is home to some of the city’s finest cultural cuisines that are sure to surprise your senses.

A favourite Brisbane suburb for many, West End fuses culture and characters into one vibrant melting pot of eclectic charm.

Pradella has invested more than $2 billion into West End’s emergent residential market since 2007, having successfully developed and delivered 22 masterplanned communities within the 4101 postcode spanning hectares of thriving neighbourhoods overall.

The final crown jewel in Pradella’s Riverside West End project, The Lanes Stage One is now over 70 per cent sold with a collection of luxury apartments, Skyhomes and Penthouses still remaining.

You can explore The Lanes and Pradella’s other West End projects, past and present, here.