Open Evening at Willow Bank Heritage Village , 5 September | Event in Nelson | AllEvents

Open Evening at Willow Bank Heritage Village

Willow Bank Heritage Village, Wakefield

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Fri, 05 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 am

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Willow Bank Heritage Village, Wakefield

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Fri, 05 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 am to 10:00 am (NZST)

Willow Bank Heritage Village, Wakefield

Nelson, New Zealand

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Open Evening at Willow Bank Heritage Village
SUNDAY 5th Sept
5pm - 8pm

Willow Bank is bringing in the new season with it's first open day which will be a special evening event.

We will have the fire going in the Victorian cafe and hot chocolates available as you take a wander around the village.


Willow Bank Heritage Village is an affordable, fun and interactive living museum 1km south of Wakefield. With 20+ shop displays for you to explore, food & drink and lots more. A place to get dressed up, to embrace the fun, and immerse yourselves in times gone by.

We have actors and volunteers who create a unique cultural experience offering various activities of the early 1900’s.

Willowbank is always evolving and changing, so will always be something new to see.

🌷 PRINT SHOP EXPERIENCE
Discover the Original 1875 Albion Printing Press at Willow Bank. Step into the print shop at Willow Bank Heritage Village and try something truly special- printing by hand on the original 1875 Albion Printing Press, a beautifully preserved example of Victorian-era craftsmanship


🌷 VICTORIAN SCHOOL EXPERIENCE - Mr Wilkinson will be running the classes, please book outside the school house on the day. There will be a few sessions throughout the day. Not to be missed!

🌷 CINEMA EXPERIENCE - Our cinema will be running throughout the open day, by our experienced projectionist...watch a short film on our Super 8 Projector & Screen.

🌷 DRESS UP AND LOOK THE PART - Want to immerse yourself in this experience? We'd love you to! Please pick up a map at the entrance and make your way to the dress shop. Find your character and step back in time. "Willow Bank is a stage and you are part of the play!"

🌷 VICTORIAN CAFE - Enjoy an authentic Victorian style Coffee with delicious local Sublime Coffee, brewed in a restored 100 year old espresso machine. If you prefer tea, we have Pomeroys, served in our beautiful China, with tiny milk jugs, and all the extras + Cakes, Scones and home made jam, and tea sandwiches. (We have many gluten free options!)

🌷 1950s BURGER BAR - Run by Deano's Hotdogs, offering a yummy variety of hotdogs, chips and drinks if you are after something savoury.

🌷 1970s MILK BAR - Milkshakes, Spiders & Icecreams available here.

🌷 VILLAGE OPEN TO EXPLORE - This is an awesome experience that you can tailor yourself.

EFTPOS AVAILABLE.
ENTRY $7 per adult / $3 per child.


Willow Bank Heritage Village, Wakefield
79 Wakefield-Kohatu Highway,
Wakefield.

(1km south of Wakefield on the left)




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Open Evening at Willow Bank Heritage Village , 5 September | Event in Nelson | AllEvents
Open Evening at Willow Bank Heritage Village
Fri, 05 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 am