The Tannery

Bars key icon. Cafes key icon. Fashion key icon. Goods key icon. Restaurants key icon. Services key icon. Theatre and performance key icon.
Bars key icon. Cafes key icon. Fashion key icon. Goods key icon. Restaurants key icon. Services key icon. Theatre and performance key icon.

Monday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Tuesday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Wednesday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Thursday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Friday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Saturday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Sunday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

3 Garlands Road, Woolston, Christchurch

0800 482 6637

A seriously impressive example of the expansion of retail and hospitality into the ‘burbs, The Tannery is of such quality that the trek to Woolston will be no deterrent. And once you’re there, the free parking might make you wish your visits to this sophisticated one-stop shop were far more frequent.

The Tannery plays host to an ever-growing, yet carefully curated selection of stylish shops and dining options. All bases are covered – there’s everything from fashion to homewares to design to a second-hand book store. There’s even an apothecary and a yoga studio – need we go on? Possibly no need, but we will anyway.

There are flowers and hairdressers, a beautician, a barber, a fabric store, and the home of the Christchurch Guild of Spinners and Weavers. Cafés, bars, a restaurant, and a cinema complete this very full package.

Developed by the Cassels family, The Tannery is a fine example of how suburban shopping developments should be done. It’s boutique, well thought out, and is a remarkable example of a restoration of what could otherwise be a forgettable industrial building.

The immaculate attention to detail, beautiful fixtures and fittings, and a nod to the past create a shopping complex with a welcome air of grandeur and sophistication. There’s nothing else quite like it in Christchurch and quite possibly, New Zealand.

Words by Jane Lyons & Photography by Nancy Zhou

Information not correct? Report an error

Location

3 Garlands Road, Woolston, Christchurch

Nearby Places

Marmaduke Shoppe

The entrance to a store from inside an old shopping centre.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury

Sitting pretty within the Tannery, Marmaduke Shoppe is one of those rare interior stores that is so beautifully curated that it takes a while to realise each piece within...

La Voute

Vintage chair with retro painting of clown's face behind it at La Voute, Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury

La Voute, French for "The Vault", certainly lives up to its name. While the showroom for this vintage furniture and homewares shop may be a little off the beaten path, it only makes the underground space feel even more transportive.

Bellbird Bakery

Close up of rows of sourdough on wooden shelves attached to a wall at Bellbird Bakery in Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
Goods key icon.

Bellbird is everything you want in a local bakery — filled with classic pastries and delicious loaves of fresh-baked bread.

Smith's Bookshop

Woman looking at books at Smith's Bookshop, Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury

Tucked away in the elegant corridors of The Tannery, you’ll...

Similar Places

Lovoir Day Spa

The entrance to Lovoir Day Spa in Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
Services key icon. Wellbeing key icon.

As soon as you step inside Lovoir Day Spa at The Crossing in Christchurch, you will find yourself enveloped by an atmosphere of luxury and sophistication.

Brew Moon Brewing Company

Two patrons chat with the bartender up at the bar at Brew Moon.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
Bars key icon.

An independent family-run craft beer brewery and pizzeria, the Brew Moon is a much-loved hospitality spot in Amberley.

Gelato & Tea

Waffle with scoop of gelato on top.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
Cafes key icon.

Gelato & Tea offers homemade gelato and a range of tea drinks, alongside a selection of delicious sweet treats.

Tiger Baby Bar

The entrance to Tiger Baby Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
Bars key icon.

Tucked away off Lichfield Street in the heart of Christchurch’s city centre you’ll find one of the gems of Ōtautahi’s bar scene, Tiger Baby.