# Down By the Liffey, Christchurch

Down By the Liffey is a gallery at 1 James Street, Lincoln, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Down%20By%20the%20Liffey%2C%201%20James%20Street%2C%20Lincoln%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://downbytheliffeygallery.com/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Down%20By%20the%20Liffey%2C%201%20James%20Street%2C%20Lincoln%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 325 2877.

The picture the page leads with, from its own website: [business image](<https://api.chch.live/biz-img?slug=down-by-the-liffey-christchurch&source=owner>).

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Gerald St near Kildare Tce, route 80, route 81, route 820) is 46 m away; a shared path passes within 315 m. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 1 James Street, Lincoln _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Galleries _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 325 2877 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://downbytheliffeygallery.com/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

This is a little gallery with a big heart. Run by the Down By The Liffey Gallery Incorporated Society, it is managed by the community for the community. Using the old Coronation Library built in 1911, the historic building itself is worth a look. Bigger inside than it looks, the gallery showcases local artists, emerging artists, and community events and exhibitions. New excellent exhibitions of great variety are shown every month. Open Wednesday - Sunday 10am-4 pm

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._

## Getting there

- Bus stop, Gerald St near Kildare Tce, 46 m (routes 80, 81, 820) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Gerald St near Kildare Tce, 64 m (routes 80, 81, 820) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, James St near North Blt, 270 m (routes 80, 81) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Shared path, 315 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Down%20By%20the%20Liffey%2C%201%20James%20Street%2C%20Lincoln%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.63983306391286,172.48560914177034)

## Nearby

- [Laughing Pūkeko Organics](https://www.chch.live/business/laughing-pukeko-organics-lincoln), Farm, 41 m
- [Super Liquor Lincoln](https://www.chch.live/business/super-liquor-lincoln-christchurch), Bottle stores, 102 m
- [Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market](https://www.chch.live/business/lincoln-farmers-craft-market-christchurch), Markets, 256 m
- [Lincoln Domain](https://www.chch.live/park/2757-lincoln-domain), Sports ground, 525 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._
- [Lincoln Public Toilets](https://www.chch.live/facility/public-toilet-298), Public toilet, 16 m

## The nearest other galleries

- [New Zealand Fine Prints](https://www.chch.live/business/new-zealand-fine-prints-cashmere), Cashmere, 13.8 km
- [The Arthouse](https://www.chch.live/business/the-arthouse-ilam), Ilam, 14.2 km
- [Qb Studios and Art Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/qb-studios-and-art-gallery-addington), Addington, 15.0 km
- [Ilam Campus Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/ilam-campus-gallery-ilam), Ilam, 15.2 km
- [Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple & Art Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/fo-guang-shan-buddhist-temple-art-gallery-riccarton), Riccarton, 15.7 km
- [Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/fo-guang-yuan-art-gallery-riccarton), Riccarton, 15.7 km
- [City Art Depot](https://www.chch.live/business/city-art-depot-sydenham), Sydenham, 15.8 km
- [Anybody Can Art - Art Gallery & Giftshop](https://www.chch.live/business/anybody-can-art-art-gallery-giftshop-sydenham), Sydenham, 15.9 km
- [Every one in Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/businesses/gallery#in-christchurch)

## Also in Christchurch

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- [The Packingshed Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/the-packingshed-cafe-christchurch), Restaurants, 8.7 km
- [Blue Gum Lodge Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/blue-gum-lodge-motel-christchurch), Motels, 8.7 km
- [Bentwood Vineyard Homestay](https://www.chch.live/business/bentwood-vineyard-homestay-christchurch), B&Bs, 9.7 km

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.63983306391286&lon=172.48560914177034)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.63983306391286,172.48560914177034,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Down%20By%20the%20Liffey)


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Down By the Liffey?**

A gallery in Christchurch, Christchurch.

**Where is Down By the Liffey?**

1 James Street, Lincoln, Christchurch. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.63983306391286,172.48560914177034,17)

**Is Down By the Liffey still trading?**

Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

**How do you contact Down By the Liffey?**

phone [03 325 2877](tel:033252877) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://downbytheliffeygallery.com/) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other galleries are near Down By the Liffey?**

[New Zealand Fine Prints](https://www.chch.live/business/new-zealand-fine-prints-cashmere) (13.8 km), [The Arthouse](https://www.chch.live/business/the-arthouse-ilam) (14.2 km), [Qb Studios and Art Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/qb-studios-and-art-gallery-addington) (15.0 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/gallery).

**What’s near Down By the Liffey?**

3 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Laughing Pūkeko Organics](https://www.chch.live/business/laughing-pukeko-organics-lincoln) (41 m); the Gerald St near Kildare Tce bus stop is 46 m away: routes 80, 81, 820; a shared path passes within 315 m; nearest park: [Lincoln Domain](https://www.chch.live/park/2757-lincoln-domain) (525 m).

**What stood where Down By the Liffey is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.63983306391286&lon=172.48560914177034)

## Sources

- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0)
- Record assembled 2026-10-21

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