Magna Carta Place

Magna Carta Place is an outdoor monument and public square in Parkes, Canberra, located north of Parliament House on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Established in 2001, it centres on a memorial housing a copy of the 1297 Magna Carta. The site commemorates the principles of democracy and rule of law and is notable for its formal landscaping, stone monument and views across the Parliamentary Triangle.

Visitors can expect an open-air, landscaped public square with a central stone monument enclosing a copy of the 1297 Magna Carta. The setting is formal and park-like, with paved pathways, lawns, seating and interpretive plaques. The site offers views of Parliament House and Lake Burley Griffin and is designed for short walks, sightseeing and photography. It is an uncovered outdoor area with no enclosed buildings to enter.