White and red cottage

Randell Cottage Annual Open Day

Tour this small colonial Cottage and marvel that it once housed a couple and their ten children. Share afternoon tea and listen to authors reading their works.

Randell Cottage is a rare example of colonial domestic architecture and is a listed historic place. It retains most of its original 19th century configuration, although modified as a comfortable home for writers from NZ and France. It is only open to the public annually as part of the Festival. The event includes a series of readings from current and past residents.

A limited programme will be offered if weather conditions are poor.

Health & Safety

St Mary Street is steep and footpaths are uneven. The Cottage itself is single-storied, but paving on the pathways requires care and could be slippery, as could rugs on the Cottage floor. Sensible footwear is advised.

Location
14 St Mary Street, Thorndon, Wellington

Regions

Wellington CBD
Wellington

Tags

Walking Tour
Open Day
Self-Guided

Event times

1-4pm Sun 19 Oct


Koha

Randell Cottage Writers Trust (Chair, Christine Hurley)

Our Trust cares for our heritage building and hosts alternate writers annually from France and New Zealand for six months each. They receive rent-free accommodation, a stipend for living costs and support to achieve their literary projects. The Friends of Randell Cottage support our work and welcome you to the Open Day.

Email: christine.hurley1@hotmail.com

Phone: 0211554498