French market Saturday 1 March 2025 9 am - 1 pm
Set in the grounds of Highwic, step into the charm of a traditional French market and enjoy an unforgettable experience! Delight in authentic French food, freshly brewed coffee, and an array of handcrafted creations by talented artisans.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere with live performances, bringing the heart and soul of France to life. A true celebration of French culture awaits you!
Highwic house will be open for the day as normal. This event is being held in partnership with Alliance Francaise.
https://www.alliance-francaise.co.nz/
First Wednesday of the month (Wed 5 March, Wed 2 April, Wed 7 May) Time: 11 am – 12.30 pm
Cost: Normal entry (Free for HNZPT Members, Adults $10, Children free)
Watch as our volunteers recreate traditional Victorian recipes as well as modern favourites on the Shacklock coal range in the Highwic kitchen, built in the 1870s. You might even get to taste the final product!
House Tour: Highwic Up Close. Last Thursday of every month (Thurs 27 March, Thurs 24 April, Thurs 29 May)
Meet at 10.30 am, runs till noon. Cost: Free for HNZPT Members, Adults $15, Children free.
Join us for a guided tour to get up close and learn more about the lives of the pioneering Buckland family who lived at Highwic from the 1860s. Includes information about the Carpenter Gothic architecture, and highlights from the art and decorative art collections.
In this one-hour tour, staff will guide you from room to room bringing to light the unique stories and objects in each space.
Numbers are limited, including coffee/tea. To book please email highwic@heritage.org.nz
Autumn Collection Display at Highwic.
Evelyn Fairfield Shell Collection On display: Wednesday 26 February – Sunday 25 May
Visit Highwic this autumn and learn about Evelyn Fairfield (b.1878 - d.1968), granddaughter of original Highwic owners Alfred and Eliza Buckland. Evelyn was an enthusiastic conchologist (shell collector), and a lifetime member of the conchology section of the Auckland Institute and Museum, had a mollusc named after her, Penion fairfieldae.
A selection of shells from Evelyn’s collection will be on display, along with information about this fascinating descendant of the Buckland family.
Weddings at Highwic often combine many of our unique and charming spaces. The Drawing Room, built in the early 1880s, is a truly elegant space with kauri panelling and an 1890s grand piano that can be played. It is the perfect backdrop for an intimate wedding ceremony or reception seating up to 50 people. The historic Billiard House is a more informal space to make your own. It seats up to 50 people for a formal dinner and can accommodate up to 70 for a cocktail reception.
The Croquet Lawn, surrounded by stunning heritage gardens, is perfect for an outdoor ceremony. For larger weddings, a marquee for up to 100 people can be set up on the Tennis Lawn. There, it is surrounded by beautiful gardens and mature trees. The main house provides the picture-perfect backdrop for your big day.
Highwic’s wedding package includes full access to the historic house and grounds for your guests to explore, Victorian lawn games including croquet and parking for up to 20 cars.
If you would like to visit our stunning venue, send us an enquiry and we can organise a time to show you around the house and grounds.
40 Gillies Avenue Epsom
Gardens to visit is a collection of New Zealand's most beautiful gardens that open to the public.