Luddenham, New South Wales

Luddenham is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia 42 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government areas of the City of Penrith and City of Liverpool. It is part of the Greater Western Sydney region.

History
Luddenham takes its name from a property which was situated between South Creek and the Nepean River that was owned by John Blaxland, who received a grant of 6710 acre on 30 November 1813. His elder brother was the more famous Gregory Blaxland and Luddenham was the name of their family property in Kent, England.

The first Luddenham Post Office opened on 1 January 1857 and was renamed Bringelly in 1863. The current office opened on 1 March 1872.

Landmarks
Twin Creeks Estate, which also encompasses sections of land from Badgerys Creek and Kemps Creek is an elite championship golf course designed by Graham Marsh with a country club including bar and gourmet restaurant and 177 homesites.

Luddenham is also the location of 'The Train Shed', the Sydney home of Thomas the Tank Engine and friends.