Kate Sheppard House, Te Whare Waiutuutu

Christchurch
Wed-Sun

83 Clyde Rd is a gracious four bedroom kauri villa, the epitome of a genteel Christchurch address – that is, aside from its incredibly colourful history of subversion and political agitation.

This was the family home of Kate Sheppard between 1888 and 1902, where the pioneering suffragist and her fellow campaigners organised their movement to secure the vote for women. The home is now open for the public to visit, enjoy and to seek inspiration from.

Cost?

$15 for adults. Concessions may apply. Free for Heritage NZ members.

For more info visit:

Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House

Address

83 Clyde Road
Ilam
Christchurch 8041

Contact

03 341 1360

katesheppardhouse@heritage.org.nz

ACCESSIBILITY

General

This is an accessible heritage home, and you are able to explore the whole museum and gardens. The house has a wheelchair ramp and accessible toilet.

Transport

Catch the 120 (Burnside) bus and get off at 76 Clyde Road. Or catch the 130 (Hei Hei – Avonhead) or 100 (Wigram - The Palms) buses and get off at Creyke Road. From Creyke Road it’s a 3-minute walk to the venue.

Parking

There is combination of free and paid on street parking on Clyde Road (see parking signs for times). Parking is also available at the Clyde Car Park on Arts Road, free after 5pm and on weekends and pay and display during weekdays from 9am – 5pm. There are two designated accessible parking spaces at the venue. Call ahead to let staff know you’re coming.

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