# Ravenscar House, Christchurch Central City Ravenscar House is a gallery at 52 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 366 5052]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. ## About, in one paragraph On the record it offers priced $. Its own website describes it as “Ravenscar House Museum is the stylish new home for Susan and Jim Wakefield's cherished art collection. he House Museum is a reimagining of Jim and Susan’s stunning home in the Christchurch coastal sub”…. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, route 8) is 56 m away; a separated cycleway passes within 45 m; council off-street parking (54 spaces) is 25 m away. The address’s own page keeps 50 council reports on file. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday – Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm _Source: Its own website, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 52 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch 8013 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Galleries _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** +64 3 366 5052 _(Its own website)_ - **Website:** https://www.ravenscarhouse.com/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Price range:** $ _(Its own website)_ - **Encyclopaedia:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenscar_House_Museum _(Wikidata)_ ## In its own listing Ravenscar House Museum is the stylish new home for Jim and Susan Wakefield's cherished art collection. The House Museum is a reimagining of the Wakefields' stunning home in the Christchurch coastal suburb of Scarborough, which was damaged beyond repair in the February 2011 earthquake. Step inside to discover works by well-known and much-loved NZ artists. Open 7 days, 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:** High density residential zone _(District Plan)_ - **Consent CRC190758:** Certif of Compliance (s9), held by RHOAD Limited, 5 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - **Consent CRC190361:** De-watering Water, held by RHOAD Limited, 11 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - **Consent CRC190360:** De-watering Water, held by RHOAD Limited, 15 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - [Every consent ECan grants](https://www.chch.live/consents), the whole roll - **Address record:** [52 Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/52-rolleston-avenue), 50 reports on file ## The reports nearby 2,493 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/9140466), [12 Hereford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/12-hereford-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127300), [2 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124632), [294G Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/294g-montreal-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124612), [294 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/294-montreal-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9124038), [28 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/28-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9123981), [326 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/326-montreal-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9113896), [7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-rolleston-avenue) - [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9108979), [4 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-armagh-street) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9101398), [45 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/45-gloucester-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9089850), 324–336 Montreal St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9089531), [322 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/322-montreal-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9084216), [11 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/11-rolleston-avenue) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 56 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 130 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 281 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Separated cycleway, 45 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Ravenscar House Museum, 25 m (54 spaces, 2 mobility, 4 EV) _(Council parking data)_ - [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/rolleston-avenue), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Ravenscar%20House%2C%2052%20Rolleston%20Avenue%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.530599,172.6280878) ## Nearby - [YHA Rolleston House](https://www.chch.live/business/yha-rolleston-house-christchurch-central-city), Hostels, 18 m - [Christchurch Grand Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-grand-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 50 m - [Uniform Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/uniform-shop-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 56 m - [The Classic Villa](https://www.chch.live/business/the-classic-villa-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 57 m - [Rutherford's Den](https://www.chch.live/business/rutherford-s-den-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 60 m - [Bijou Cocktail Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/bijou-cocktail-bar-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 61 m - [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve), park, 238 m - [Cranmer Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1817-cranmer-square), Botanic, 369 m - [Scott Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1727-scott-statue-reserve), Botanic, 450 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._ - [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-29), Car park, 11 m ## The nearest other galleries - [Pumanawa Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/pumanawa-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 70 m - [Woodcraft Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/woodcraft-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 142 m - [The Physics Room](https://www.chch.live/business/the-physics-room-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 201 m - [Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-art-gallery-te-puna-o-waiwhetu-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 263 m - [NMG Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/nmg-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 263 m - [CoCa](https://www.chch.live/business/coca-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 316 m - [The 013 Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-013-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 780 m - [Flare](https://www.chch.live/business/flare-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 798 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/gallery#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [University of Otago, Department of General Practice](https://www.chch.live/business/university-of-otago-department-of-general-practice-christchurch-central-city), Department, 64 m - [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 66 m - [Christchurch Rebuild Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-rebuild-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 68 m - [Guided City Walks - Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/guided-city-walks-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 68 m - [Fragranzi Artisan Perfume Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/fragranzi-artisan-perfume-studio-christchurch-central-city), Business, 72 m - [Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 74 m - [Discover Christchurch Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/discover-christchurch-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 74 m - [Museum Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/museum-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 76 m - [Canterbury Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-museum-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 80 m - [Paint 'n' Sip Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-n-sip-studio-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 80 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=-43.530599&lon=172.6280878) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.530599,172.6280878,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Ravenscar%20House) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/683479328), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Ravenscar House?** A gallery in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Ravenscar House?** 52 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, on [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/rolleston-avenue). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.530599,172.6280878,17) **Is Ravenscar House still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact Ravenscar House?** phone [03 366 5052](tel:+6433665052) (its own website), its [website](https://www.ravenscarhouse.com/). **When is Ravenscar House open?** Monday – Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm, as its own website states. **What other galleries are near Ravenscar House?** [Pumanawa Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/pumanawa-gallery-christchurch-central-city) (70 m), [Woodcraft Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/woodcraft-gallery-christchurch-central-city) (142 m), [The Physics Room](https://www.chch.live/business/the-physics-room-christchurch-central-city) (201 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/gallery). **What’s near Ravenscar House?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/52-rolleston-avenue) holds 50 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [YHA Rolleston House](https://www.chch.live/business/yha-rolleston-house-christchurch-central-city) (18 m); the Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St bus stop is 56 m away: route 8; a separated cycleway passes within 45 m; nearest park: [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve) (238 m). **What stood where Ravenscar House is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.530599&lon=172.6280878) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - 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 active resource consents, recorded where the consented activity happens (CC BY 4.0) - Wikidata, the item an OpenStreetMap mapper linked the premises to (CC0) - 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 2026-10-24 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/ravenscar-house-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/gallery Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city