# Lyttelton Records Events & Cafe, Woolston

Lyttelton Records Events & Cafe is a venue at 650 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch, inside the Woolston commercial centre.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Lyttelton%20Records%20Events%20%26%20Cafe%2C%20650%20Ferry%20Road%2C%20Woolston%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.lytteltonrecords.co.nz/venue>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lyttelton%20Records%20Events%20%26%20Cafe%2C%20650%20Ferry%20Road%2C%20Woolston%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.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Ferry Rd near Catherine St, route 3) is 12 m away; a cycle lane passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 4 council reports on file. 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:** 650 Ferry Road, Woolston _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Venues & events _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://www.lytteltonrecords.co.nz/venue _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

A super cool place to visit - located in the historical Holy Smoke buidling - see website for more info.

_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:** Local centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Commercial centre:** Woolston, small neighbourhood centre _(District Plan)_
- **Heritage item:** Commercial Building and Setting, significant in the District Plan _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [650 Ferry Road](https://www.chch.live/woolston/650-ferry-road), 4 reports on file

## What stood on Ferry Road

[1870, Section of Ferry Road drain](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/maps-plans/city-surveyor-plans/ccl-cs-95683)

_From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Claude's Kitchen, 2025-02._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/woolston/ferry-road#s-then)


## The reports nearby
1,552 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9113479), Ferry Rd near Oak St, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9113460), Ferry Rd near Oak St, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113431), [711 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/711-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9092641), Ferry Rd near Catherine St, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9092615), Ferry Rd near Oak St, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9092605), [612 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/612-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9092589), [614 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/614-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9092581), [628 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/628-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9092564), [630 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/630-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9092555), [630a Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/630a-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9092542), [713 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/713-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9092543), [713 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/713-ferry-road)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Ferry Rd near Catherine St, 12 m (routes 3) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Ferry Rd near Catherine St, 58 m (routes 3) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Ferry Rd near Rutherford St, 187 m (routes 3) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Ferry Road](https://www.chch.live/street/woolston/ferry-road), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Lyttelton%20Records%20Events%20%26%20Cafe%2C%20650%20Ferry%20Road%2C%20Woolston%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.55035587421988,172.6845968642506)

## Nearby

- [Holy Smoke Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/holy-smoke-deli-woolston), Delis, 1 m
- [Three Bagels Bakery & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/three-bagels-bakery-cafe-woolston), Cafés, 1 m
- [Entente Cordiale](https://www.chch.live/business/entente-cordiale-woolston), Business, 5 m
- [Finders Keepers](https://www.chch.live/business/finders-keepers-woolston), Clothing, 27 m
- [Stuff Woolston](https://www.chch.live/business/stuff-woolston), Op shops, 32 m
- [Discount Dairy](https://www.chch.live/business/discount-dairy-woolston), Dairies & convenience, 69 m
- [Glenroy Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1573-glenroy-reserve), park, 163 m
- [Charlotte Lane Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1523-charlotte-lane-park), park, 303 m
- [Palinurus Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1821-palinurus-reserve), park, 307 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._

## The nearest other venues & events

- [On the tile at the Tannery](https://www.chch.live/business/on-the-tile-at-the-tannery-woolston), Woolston, 897 m
- [Orange Studios & Saxy Time Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/orange-studios-saxy-time-bar-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 1.8 km
- [Linwood TAB Store](https://www.chch.live/business/linwood-tab-store-christchurch), Christchurch, 2.0 km
- [Opawa Bowl & Jack TAB](https://www.chch.live/business/opawa-bowl-jack-tab-waltham), Waltham, 2.4 km
- [Ferrymead Events Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/ferrymead-events-centre-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 2.5 km
- [St Martin's Community Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/st-martin-s-community-centre-saint-martins), Saint Martins, 2.6 km
- [Space Academy](https://www.chch.live/business/space-academy-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 3.3 km
- [The Bedford](https://www.chch.live/business/the-bedford-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 3.6 km
- [Every one in Woolston](https://www.chch.live/businesses/venue#in-woolston)

## Also in Woolston

- [Liquid Self Service Laundromat](https://www.chch.live/business/liquid-self-service-laundromat-woolston), Laundromats, 75 m
- [NZ Post](https://www.chch.live/business/nz-post-woolston), Post offices, 75 m
- [The Salvation Army Family Store](https://www.chch.live/business/the-salvation-army-family-store-woolston), Op shops, 77 m
- [Noodle Union - Woolston](https://www.chch.live/business/noodle-union-woolston), Fast food, 104 m
- [Burger Bonanza](https://www.chch.live/business/burger-bonanza-woolston), Fast food, 107 m
- [Ferry Road Fisheries](https://www.chch.live/business/ferry-road-fisheries-woolston), Fast food, 107 m
- [Big Ed's Takeaways](https://www.chch.live/business/big-ed-s-takeaways-woolston), Fast food, 110 m
- [Techno Fix](https://www.chch.live/business/techno-fix-woolston), Electronics Repair, 111 m
- [Ferry Rd Discount](https://www.chch.live/business/ferry-rd-discount-woolston), Dairies & convenience, 122 m
- [Ferry Road Discount](https://www.chch.live/business/ferry-road-discount-woolston), Dairies & convenience, 125 m
- [Every kind of business in Woolston](https://www.chch.live/woolston#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.55035587421988&lon=172.6845968642506)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.55035587421988,172.6845968642506,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Lyttelton%20Records%20Events%20%26%20Cafe)
- [Woolston](https://www.chch.live/woolston), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Lyttelton Records Events & Cafe?**

A venue in Woolston, Christchurch.

**Where is Lyttelton Records Events & Cafe?**

650 Ferry Road, Woolston, on [Ferry Road](https://www.chch.live/street/woolston/ferry-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.55035587421988,172.6845968642506,17)

**Is Lyttelton Records Events & Cafe 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 Lyttelton Records Events & Cafe?**

its [website](https://www.lytteltonrecords.co.nz/venue) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other venues & events are near Lyttelton Records Events & Cafe?**

[On the tile at the Tannery](https://www.chch.live/business/on-the-tile-at-the-tannery-woolston) (897 m), [Orange Studios & Saxy Time Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/orange-studios-saxy-time-bar-ferrymead) (1.8 km), [Linwood TAB Store](https://www.chch.live/business/linwood-tab-store-christchurch) (2.0 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/venue).

**What’s near Lyttelton Records Events & Cafe?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/woolston/650-ferry-road) holds 4 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Holy Smoke Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/holy-smoke-deli-woolston) (1 m); the Ferry Rd near Catherine St bus stop is 12 m away: route 3; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Glenroy Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1573-glenroy-reserve) (163 m).

**What stood where Lyttelton Records Events & Cafe is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.55035587421988&lon=172.6845968642506)

## 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)
- 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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