White House

The White House Museum Bakery still bakes using the original wood-fired oven in Westbury, Tasmania.

Built in the 1840s by ex-convict Thomas White and now leased and managed by The National Trust, White House is set on the edge of the town’s traditional Village Green and is home to the Convict Biscuit Company. The wood-fired bakery and a steam-powered flour mill were both added to the building in 1859. Today, White House Museum Bakery offers a range of fresh-baked goods including fresh-baked bread, home-made pies and a variety of delicious pastries. White House incorporates a fascinating museum – highlights of a visit include Thomas White’s original general store, superb 18th and 19th century furniture, a display of vintage cars and a nationally-significant childhood memorabilia collection.

Westbury has several other important heritage buildings including St Andrews Church, with its fine carvings and Fitzpatricks Inn (1833), the town’s first hotel. The tree-lined streets, courtyards, stables and Village Green give Westbury the traditional air of an English country village. Nearby attractions include Deloraine, with its galleries, craft studios and riverside parklands; and the richly-decorated underground limestone caves in the Mole Creek area.