# Imagination Station, Christchurch Central City Imagination Station is a business at Level 1 & 4, Tūranga- Central Library, corner of Gloucester & Colombo streets, Christchurch Central City. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **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: 0274 382 106. ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “STEAM based Play and LEGO Education classes specialising in Robotics, Mechanics and Movie Making. We also offer Birthday Parties, Team Building activities and more. Engaging classes linked to the Digi”…. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hereford St near Colombo St, route 8) is 221 m away; a cycle lane passes within 149 m; council off-street parking is 87 m away. 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 and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** Level 1 & 4, Tūranga- Central Library, corner of Gloucester & Colombo streets _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Business - **Phone:** 0274 382 106 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** https://imagination-station.org.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** info@imagination-station.org.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/imaginationstationnz/, https://www.instagram.com/imaginationstationnz/ _(Its own website)_ ## In its own listing The Imagination Station opened in January 2015 with a purpose to bring fun and education to Christchurch's children. Now located in Tūranga—Christchurch's New Central Library, the station provides free play areas of both traditional Lego bricks and Lego Duplo, as well as a range structured courses that involve LEGO for both school groups and individuals. They can be found in the play area on Hapori - Community (level one), and classes will be run on Auahatanga - Creativity (level four). Tūranga is open Monday - Friday 9am-8pm & Saturday - Sunday 10am-5pm _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ ## The reports nearby 6,503 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9091986), [162 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/162-gloucester-street) - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/9083072), [158 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/158-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9070812), [86 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/86-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9066878), [129 Hereford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/129-hereford-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9066872), [134 Hereford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/134-hereford-street) - [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/9060208), [168 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/168-gloucester-street) - [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9059869), [110 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/110-armagh-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9054179), [88 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/88-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9042273), [31 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/31-cathedral-square) - [Animal - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9040809), [88 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/88-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9035883), [711 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/711-colombo-street) - [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9018335), [127 Hereford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/127-hereford-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 221 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 227 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 251 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, 149 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Inpark Cathedral car park, 87 m (34 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Imagination%20Station%2C%20Level%201%20%26%204%2C%20T%C5%ABranga-%20Central%20Library%2C%20corner%20of%20Gloucester%20%26%20Colombo%20streets%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53013680322347,172.6367610530066) ## Nearby - [Foundation Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/foundation-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 19 m - [Lucky Ninja Food truck](https://www.chch.live/business/lucky-ninja-food-truck-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 38 m - [Foundation Cafe & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/foundation-cafe-bar-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 44 m - [The Square Restaurant & Bar - The Novotel](https://www.chch.live/business/the-square-restaurant-bar-the-novotel-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 62 m - [Novotel](https://www.chch.live/business/novotel-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 73 m - [New City Tourist Bazaar](https://www.chch.live/business/new-city-tourist-bazaar-christchurch-central-city), Markets, 84 m - [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square), Botanic, 99 m - [Godley Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1084-godley-statue-reserve), Botanic, 117 m - [Canterbury Provincial Council Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1068-canterbury-provincial-council-reserve), Botanic, 213 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._ - [Turanga Library](https://www.chch.live/facility/library-56), Library, 36 m ## The nearest other business - [Te Pae Convention Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/te-pae-convention-centre-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 156 m - [Beadz Unlimited](https://www.chch.live/business/beadz-unlimited-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 163 m - [Grand Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/grand-tour-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 164 m - [Christchurch Attractions](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-attractions-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 165 m - [Nspyre Red Boutique Hair Lounge](https://www.chch.live/business/nspyre-red-boutique-hair-lounge-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 165 m - [Christchurch Accommodation](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-accommodation-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 169 m - [Go Kiwi Gifts & The Wool Store](https://www.chch.live/business/go-kiwi-gifts-the-wool-store-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 187 m - [The Christchurch Tramway Restaurant (Tram 411)](https://www.chch.live/business/the-christchurch-tramway-restaurant-tram-411-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 225 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/business#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Opening Soon: Holiday Inn Express](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-holiday-inn-express-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 87 m - [Cathedral Square Chess Set](https://www.chch.live/business/cathedral-square-chess-set-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 97 m - [The Court Theatre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-court-theatre-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 98 m - [Fritz's Weiners Food Cart](https://www.chch.live/business/fritz-s-weiners-food-cart-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 106 m - [CST - Christchurch Sightseeing Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/cst-christchurch-sightseeing-tours-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 107 m - [Dumplings Paradise](https://www.chch.live/business/dumplings-paradise-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 112 m - [Coq au van Rotisserie Food Cart](https://www.chch.live/business/coq-au-van-rotisserie-food-cart-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 115 m - [Te PAE Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/te-pae-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 117 m - [Cheapskates Skate Skool](https://www.chch.live/business/cheapskates-skate-skool-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 118 m - [Christchurch Tram](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-tram-christchurch-central-city), Ticket, 120 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53013680322347&lon=172.6367610530066) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53013680322347,172.6367610530066,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Imagination%20Station) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Imagination Station?** A business in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Imagination Station?** Level 1 & 4, Tūranga- Central Library, corner of Gloucester & Colombo streets, Christchurch Central City. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53013680322347,172.6367610530066,17) **Is Imagination Station 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 Imagination Station?** phone [0274 382 106](tel:0274382106) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://imagination-station.org.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@imagination-station.org.nz](mailto:info@imagination-station.org.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other business are near Imagination Station?** [Te Pae Convention Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/te-pae-convention-centre-christchurch-central-city) (156 m), [Beadz Unlimited](https://www.chch.live/business/beadz-unlimited-christchurch-central-city) (163 m), [Grand Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/grand-tour-christchurch-central-city) (164 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/business). **What’s near Imagination Station?** 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Foundation Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/foundation-cafe-christchurch-central-city) (19 m); the Hereford St near Colombo St bus stop is 221 m away: route 8; a cycle lane passes within 149 m; nearest park: [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square) (99 m). **What stood where Imagination Station is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53013680322347&lon=172.6367610530066) ## Sources - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (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) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - Record assembled 2026-10-20 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/imagination-station-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/business Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city