Explore the Centre of Christchurch City
Cathedral Square
In the centre of the city you can’t help but notice Christchurch Cathedral, an outstanding example of Gothic Revival architecture. You can climb up to the spire for a bird's-eye view of the city and, while there, examine the cathedral bells at close hand. Other grey-stone nineteenth century buildings, tree-lined avenues and extensive leafy parks give the city an elegant, rather English atmosphere. The Chalice is a permanent sculpture located in Christchurch's Cathedral Square which celebrates the new millennium and the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Christchurch and Canterbury by the Canterbury Association.
Cathedral Square and the ChaliceChristchurch Art Gallery
Open 10 May 2003. Located in the heart of the City's cultural precinct, bounded by Worcester Boulevard, Gloucester and Montreal Streets. The Christchurch Art Gallery is the city's public art museum and is the home of Christchurch’s public art collection, including international and New Zealand historical and contemporary pieces.
Christchurch Art Gallery and New Regent StreetArts Centre
Situated in the historic buildings of the original Canterbury University College, the Arts Centre is one of Christchurch’s most significant cultural attractions. It includes many wonderful places of historic note, including the oldest lecture theatre in New Zealand and the centres latest attraction, "Father of the Atom", Ernest Lord Rutherford’s Den. Every weekend the Arts Centre Market bustles with the sights and sounds of artists, craftspeople, musicians, buskers, an organic produce market and international food vendors. The Arts Centre also runs regular lunchtime and evening concerts, and a range of vibrant festivals throughout the year. It offers special shops and craft studios, as well as galleries, theatres, cinemas, restaurants and bars-all open 7 days.
The Arts Centre Botanic Garden
Christchurch's repuation Christchurch’s reputation as the Garden City is truly reflected in the Botanic Gardens. Undoubtedly the finest collection of exotic and indigenous plants found anywhere in New Zealand, the Gardens provide spectacular displays all year round. You can’t help but be impressed with the large majestic trees and sweeping lawns providing a wonderful backdrop to our feature gardens including rock, water, rose and herb gardens. Also featured are herbaceous borders, woodland areas and a conservatory complex, open daily from 10.15am until 4pm. Relax and let the kids play in our play area next to the Gardens Restaurant.
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