Orton Bradley Park Spring Fair

The Orton Bradley Park Spring Fair will be a wonderful day out for the whole family. Set amongst the park's historical buildings and arboretum of towering trees, visitors can explore the variety of market stalls and enjoy live entertainment.

A range of food vendors will cater to all tastes, while home-brought picnics on the lawn will also be encouraged. The Rhododendron Gardens will be open for walks, while pony rides, a bouncy castle and amusements will ensure that the kids enjoy the day as much as you do.

The park has an impressive collection of old farm buildings, including a stone cottage which dates from 1848 and a replica of the original Bradley Cottage. The Mill House, waterwheel, dairy, stables and implement sheds have also been restored and there will be working displays of old farm machinery throughout the day.

Add a harbour cruise to the programme and this really is a fun-filled day of family entertainment. Free transport has been arranged from Lyttelton to Diamond Harbour (return) with Black Cat Cruises. A free shuttle bus will transport guests to the Orton Bradley Park Spring Fair. Alternatively, there is ample parking available.

      

Sunday 24 October, 10am–4pm

Free but gold coin donation appreciated

Bookings are recommended for the Black Cat Cruises ferry and shuttle bus. Reserve your seat online.

Disability access

  • Min Sarginson.
  • Orton Bradley Park.
  • Bell, Lamb and Trotter Funeral Directors Limited.

 

Make it a family day out and take a free Black Cat Cruises ferry from Lyttelton to Diamond Harbour (a free shuttle bus will meet the ferry)

Thanks to support from Black Cat Cruises, Beca Heritage Week is able to offer passengers a FREE cruise from Lyttelton to Diamond Harbour then shuttle to the Orton Bradley Park Spring Fair. A dedicated ferry will depart Lyttelton at 9:30am and again at 11:30am, returning from Diamond Harbour at 12pm and 4:30pm. A free shuttle bus will pick passengers up from the wharf at Diamond Harbour for these crossings and will then loop between Orton Bradley Park Spring Fair throughout the day.

Regular ferry crossings will operate on the day, but passengers on those trips will be required to pay the standard fare.

Bookings are recommended for the Black Cat Cruises ferry and shuttle bus. Reserve your seat.

 

  • Black Cat Cruises Lyttelton and Akaroa.

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