Paddonhurst

Paddonhurst is a locality in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and has an elevation of 1,336 metres. Paddonhurst is situated nearby to the locality Hume Park, as well as near the suburb Parkview.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe and Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.

Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe

Museum

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The Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe is located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on Leopold Takawira Avenue. Designed by architect James Whalley, the museum officially opened in 1964, the museum contains exhibits illustrating the history, mineral wealth and wildlife of Zimbabwe, including the second largest mounted elephant in the world.

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Church

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The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is the name given to a temple that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and serves as the seat of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is situated 3 km southwest of Paddonhurst.

Bulawayo Railway Museum

Museum

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Bulawayo Railway Museum is a railway museum located at Bulawayo railway station in Zimbabwe that houses several exhibitions on the history of the railway system in Zimbabwe, formerly Rhodesia. Bulawayo Railway Museum is situated 3½ km southwest of Paddonhurst.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bulawayo and Makokoba.

Bulawayo

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Bulawayo is a relaxed, elegant industrial city with wide tree-lined boulevards, in western Zimbabwe. Several World Heritage sites, including historic monuments from the precolonial era and national parks, are within an hour's drive from Bulawayo, making it a great tourist destination.

Makokoba

Suburb

Makhokhoba is a suburb of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. It was the first black African township in the city. The suburb is named after the actions of Mr Fallon, the Native Commissioner, who used walk around with a stick. Makokoba is situated 2½ km west of Paddonhurst.

Bradfield

Suburb

Bradfield is a neighbourhood in the city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Bradfield is situated 4 km south of Paddonhurst.

Paddonhurst

Type: Locality
Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, Africa
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Latitude

-20.14111° or 20° 8′ 28″ south

Longitude

28.6° or 28° 36′ east

Elevation

1,336 metres (4,383 feet)

Open location code

5GFCVH5X+HX

GeoNames ID

1106061

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