Upcoming events
Event Calendar
Tram running days
Steam Train running days
Other Trains running
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School Holidays
Visit our Events page for more information
FERRYMEAD HERITAGE PARK
WELCOME!
WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS 10AM-4.30PM
COME DOWN AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR REDUCED ADMISSION PRICES UNTIL THE 31ST DECEMBER 2020
Ferrymead owes its importance in history to the hills dividing Christchurch from the port of Lyttelton. Pioneers transported their goods over the steep Bridle Path from Lyttelton to Heathcote, where punts were used to cross the river into early Christchurch. Later traffic came by sea up the estuary. In 1863, the first railway in New Zealand was opened, running from Ferrymead into central Christchurch. This railway line was the inspiration for Ferrymead Heritage Park and the restored railway line follows part of the route today.
Ferrymead Park features an early 1900s (Edwardian) township and the park has a variety of restored cottages plus a school house, church and businesses which reflect the period and allow visitors to experience life for the early residents of Christchurch including the smell of a coal range and the sounds of a tram rattling past the door.
There are a large array of heritage exhibitions and displays that are open for viewing, particularly on Sundays. These displays are owned and operated by individual societies and manned by their volunteers. They have restored and displayed their collections for you to enjoy and these include tractors, fire engines, aeroplanes, trams, trains, cars, printing, post and telegraph, model railway, photography and much much more. If you are interested in a particular society's display, please contact the society in advance of your visit, to ensure that volunteers will be on site.
Trams run on weekends and throughout the School Holidays.
Tram rides are not included in the admission price but can still be purchased at a small fee.
Weddings and Venue Hire
Ferrymead Heritage Park has several facilities that can be hired for functions including weddings and parties. These include the following:
- Heritage Church (Chapel)
- Friendly Societies Lodge Hall
- Heritage Railway Station
- Wedding Tram
- Heritage Rose Garden
Admission Prices
All Days except train and event days
Open 7 Days a week, 10am to 4.30pm
REDUCED ADMISSION UNTIL 31st AUGUST 2020
-Adults - $10.00, Seniors/Students - $7.50, Child - $5.00,
-Under 5's -Free
-Family Pass (2 Adults & 3 Children) - $25.00
Community Service Card Holder
-Adults - $8.50, Seniors/Students - $6.50, Child - $4.50,
-Under 5's -Free
-Family Pass (2 Adults & 3 Children) - $18.50
Education
Curriculum based learning experiences for Primary, Intermediate and Secondary students.
Our Primary and Secondary Education Programmes are funded by the Ministry of Education LEOTC Funding.
