13 December 2025

Ferrymead Alive - Canterbury 175th

Step back in time and experience a day full of discovery, connection, and family fun at Ferrymead Alive!

Step back in time and celebrate Canterbury’s 175th with us at Ferrymead Heritage Park!

Our Victorian Pleasure Garden weekend is packed with music, dancing, historic displays, demonstrations, talks, rides, kids’ activities, and festive fun for the whole whānau.

  • Father Christmas
  • Morris dancers & live music
  • Train & Tram rides
  • Vintage cars & penny-farthings
  • Brass bands
  • Costumed characters and heritage demonstrations
  • Old-fashioned games
  • Steampunker

Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy a relaxing day in our beautiful gardens. Plus, dress in Victorian or historic costume and receive discounted entry.

A fun way to get into the spirit of the day!

 

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Step back in time and celebrate Canterbury’s 175th with us at Ferrymead Heritage Park!

Our Victorian Pleasure Garden weekend is packed with music, dancing, historic displays, demonstrations, talks, rides, kids’ activities, and festive fun for the whole whānau.

  • Father Christmas
  • Morris dancers & live music
  • Train & Tram rides
  • Vintage cars & penny-farthings
  • Brass bands
  • Costumed characters and heritage demonstrations
  • Old-fashioned games
  • Steampunker

Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy a relaxing day in our beautiful gardens. Plus, dress in Victorian or historic costume and receive discounted entry.

A fun way to get into the spirit of the day!

 

Location
Ferrymead Heritage Park, 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, Ferrymead

Event contact

Jack Fraser
03 384 1970
events@ferrymead.org.nz www.ferrymead.org.nz/

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