Riccarton House & Bush

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Features

Heritage Site
Historical Building
Films
Performances
Lunches & Dinners
Talks
Off-street Parking
School Groups
Rest Rooms
Tea Room
Functions
Restaurant(s)
Walking Trails
Extensive Gardens

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Riccarton House & Bush is a heritage site located 3.5 km from the city centre. Situated on 12 hectares the site consists of two historic buildings surrounded by parkland and gardens bordering the Avon River and a native forest reserve featuring Kahikatea trees up to 600 years old. The 1856 homestead provides an insight into early life in Canterbury as experienced by the Deans family, the first Europeans to settle on the Plains in 1843.

Step into a world of Victorian and Edwardian splendour. Join a guided tour of Riccarton House, visit Deans Cottage , enjoy a tranquil walk through the bush or stroll in the park grounds before adjourning to the Drawing Room restaurant for morning/afternoon tea, lunch and coffee.

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Drawing Room
Deans Bush
Riccarton House
Riccarton House & Bush
Lounge Area

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Tours: Guided Bush Walks Guided eco tours through the ancient native forest of Riccarton Bush are available for groups of 10 or more visitors. Guided heritage tours of Riccarton House operate every day at 2pm (except Saturday).
Special Features: Riccarton House is the perfect place to enjoy morning/afternoon tea, lunch from our all day menu, and superb coffee: "espresso with an echo". Enjoy casual dining in the 1900 Drawing Room, on the verandah, or in the sunlight of the elegant rose garden courtyard Riccarton House is also available as a venue for private functions.
Attractions: Extensive Gardens
Events: Films, Performances, Lunches & Dinners, Talks
Suitable for: School Groups, Functions
Site Description: Heritage Site, Historical Building
Site Facilities: Off-street Parking, Rest Rooms, Tea Room, Restaurant(s), Walking Trails