Kate Sheppard House — Attraction in Christchurch

A beautiful treasure in New Zealand's history. Visited Kate Sheppard house with my mother who was in Christchurch from out of town. We are both lovers of history, especially that of colonial significance. Was able to park right outside the property on Clyde Road. There is no fee to park. Entered through the lovely wooden gates and felt transported back in time into the secluded, beautiful gardens that led us up to Kate Sheppard's house. We were greeted inside the property by a very knowledgeable, and helpful young staff member who introduced us to the property and what was inside. The displays within the house gave us an amazing insight into Kate's life, the NZ suffragette movement, and the New Zealand Women's Christian Temperance Union. What was achieved by Kate and her supporters for women, both in New Zealand, and worldwide was incredible, and Kate Sheppard House provides a fantasic insight into it all. Definitely...

I visited Kate Sheppard House on 22 March 2025 for the first time to hear a talk by Margaret Lovell-Smith on Elizabeth McCombs. What inspirational women both Kate Sheppard and Elizabeth were. The house has been beautifully restored and houses so much valuable fascinating information. I appreciated the wallpapers used in the house, one subtly showing signatures of those who signed the suffrage petition. The afternoon tea served on the sunny veranda from a silver teapot was an extra treat. Well worth being a member of Heritage...

Beautiful home and gardens at 83 Clyde Rd. This home has incredible history as Kate Sheppard lived here at the time great change and activism leading the women's suffrage movement.

We were greeted at the door by Lily who took the time to give us some key history bites. Great gift shop and options of tea etc.

Giselle and Lily were fantastic and gave us lots of extra info. A peaceful and interesting slice of local history. $15...