Elgin Street in Parkville

Elgin Street in City of Frankston is a single-lane, asphalted, lit secondary road (40 km/h). There is a parking ban. There is no cycle path. It runs in an east-west direction starting from Tin Alley and crosses Swanston Street, Elgin Place, Union Place, Cardigan Street, Lygon Street, Drummond Street, Sutton Place, Rathdowne Street, Casamento Place, David Street and Canning Street. It connects Carlton and Parkville. Elgin Street also exists in Hawthorn, Newport and Berwick.

Lygon St Elgin St (Carlton)
Lygon St Elgin St (Carlton) – Sgroey, cc by-sa – Wikimedia Commons
Road Type
secondary road
Lanes
1
Speed Limit
40
Route
east-west

Events venues

  • Elisabeth Murdoch Theatre (wheelchair accessible, Wi-Fi) – approx. 150 m.
  • Hercus Theatre (wheelchair accessible) at Swanston Street. Lecture theatre, primarily used for teaching during semesters, and for events outside semesters – approx. 150 m.
  • Laby Theatre (wheelchair accessible) at Swanston Street. Lecture theatre, primarily used for teaching during semesters, and for events outside semesters – approx. 150 m.
  • Medley Theatre (Wi-Fi) at Spencer Road. University lecture theatre during semesters, events venue outside semesters – approx. 150 m.
  • B117 Theatre & Event Venue (wheelchair accessible, Wi-Fi) at Spencer Road. University lecture theatre during semesters, events venue outside semesters – approx. 200 m.
  • Lowe Theatre (Wi-Fi) at Spencer Road. University lecture theatre during semesters, events venue outside semesters – approx. 200 m.
  • Rivett Theatre (Wi-Fi) at Spencer Road. University lecture theatre during semesters, events venue outside semesters – approx. 200 m.
  • Latham Theatre (Wi-Fi) at Spencer Road. University lecture theatre during semesters, events venue outside semesters – approx. 200 m.
  • Lyle Theatre (Wi-Fi) at Spencer Road. University lecture theatre during semesters, events venue outside semesters – approx. 200 m.
  • Singapore Theatre (Wi-Fi) at Spencer Road. University lecture theatre during semesters, events venue outside semesters – approx. 200 m.
  • Old Geology Theatre 1 (Wi-Fi) at Masson Road. University Lecture Theatre during semesters, events venue outside semesters – approx. 200 m.
  • JH Michell Theatre (Wi-Fi) at Masson Road. University lecture theatre during semesters, event venue outside semesters – approx. 200 m.
  • Malaysian Theatre (Wi-Fi) at Spencer Road. University lecture theatre during semesters, events venue outside semesters – approx. 250 m.
  • Dulux Gallery (wheelchair accessible, Wi-Fi) at Spencer Road. Architectural Gallery – approx. 250 m.

Cafés

  • Espresso Bar (sandwiches, cake, coffee shop, Tea, juice, salad, outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, takeaway, limited wheelchair access, 50 seats) at Swanston Street 815. Coffee, tea and breakfast treats to grab on-the-go – approx. 100 m.
  • Castro's Kiosk (coffee shop, sandwiches, juice, salad, cake, Tea, Pastry, breakfast, regional cuisine, outdoor seating, takeaway, limited wheelchair access, 40 seats) at Spencer Road 18. Coffee and light on-the-go options in a great spot for catch ups – approx. 150 m.
  • Standing Room (sandwiches, cake, coffee shop, outdoor seating, takeaway, wheelchair accessible, 20 seats) at Masson Road. Ethically-sourced coffee roasted locally. Takeaway only. – approx. 200 m.

Library

  • Architecture, Building & Planning Library (wheelchair accessible, Wi-Fi, Operator: University of Melbourne) at Masson Road – approx. 200 m.

Restaurants

  • Moonfishh (sushi, outdoor seating, takeaway, Wi-Fi, vegetarian options, wheelchair accessible, non-smoking, 40 seats, opening hours: Mon–Fri 10–17) at Monash Road 11. Moonfishh sushi is hand-selected daily from the Melbourne Seafood Market and served in eco-conscious, biodegradable packaging – approx. 250 m.

Fast food restaurants

  • Passeggiata (Level 1) (Italian, coffee shop, sandwiches, chicken, juice, outdoor seating, takeaway, Wi-Fi, vegetarian options, wheelchair accessible, non-smoking, 50 seats, opening hours: Mon–Fri 7:30–17) at Monash Road 11 – approx. 250 m.

Museum

  • Ed Muirhead Physics Museum (limited wheelchair access, University of Melbourne, web). The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum aims to celebrate the discipline of physics at the University of Melbourne. The museum also serves as an intellectual laboratory and a muse – approx. 100 m.

Artwork

  • Poseidon (artist: Copy after original attributed to Onatas of Aegina, bronze) – approx. 150 m.

Drinking water fountains

  • Drinking Fountain – approx. 200 m.

Bicycle shops

  • Prince Cycles (John, opening hours: Mon–Fri 8–16) at Tin Alley – approx. 200 m.

Barbecue areas

  • BBQ stove – approx. 250 m.