Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House Entry - September

Explore the Christchurch family home where Kate Sheppard led a campaign of national and international activism, planning strategies with leading feminists of the time, and pasting together the pages of the monster 31,872-signature women's suffrage petition.

Stroll through the garden where Kate received the telegram on 19 September 1893 confirming that women had been granted the vote.

Session times

We recommend booking your session in advance.

For group bookings (more than 8 people), please email katesheppardhouse@heritage.org.nz.

Catering
We offer a morning or afternoon tea for $8.50 per person in our Camellia room overlooking the garden or on the veranda. Booking is possible through this platform as an add-on to your admission ticket, or on your arrival (just let our visitor host know).

Parking

Limited parking is available on the street. Please allow extra time for parking during university term time. Try the University of Canterbury's pay and display Clyde carpark on Arts Road (5 minute walk), or take bus 100 or 120, which both have stops outside on Clyde Road. Please contact us prior to booking if you require accessible parking.

Road works
A major upgrade of underground wastewater pipes outside Kate Sheppard House 83 Clyde Road starts 9 September. 🚧🚗

Clyde Road will be reduced to one way - flowing from Riccarton Road to Creyke Road - with a 30km p/h speed limit. Street parking will be limited. Plan your visit to Kate Sheppard House by phoning 03 341 1360, Wed - Sun 10am - 4pm.