NZ Cherry Blossom Festival
23-24,29-30 Sep + 1,7-8 Oct 2023– 9am to 5pm
Book NowStep back in time to early 1800s Regency era England for the most sensational ball of the season.
Set in the beautiful grounds of English Cherry Tree Manor, the NZ Cherry Blossom Festival is a riot of colour with not only the blooms of bluebells, primulas and cherry blossoms, but also the multicultural performances from a wide range of communities.
Until 2022, the cherry blossoms had always been on time reaching peak a week before the end of September. In 2022, they were almost a week late. So, in 2023 we are scheduling three weekends when we expect in at least two of the three weekends, if not three, the cherry blossoms to be at peak.
We will provide blossom forecasts starting one week before the first date of 23 Sep 2023. If one week ahead the blossoms are not forecast to be at peak on the day you booked, you can change your booking to another date provided there are spaces, which we expect there will be for dates one-week or more later. There is no refund, however, on admission, though you can cancel High Tea for a refund.
A main performance area hosts most of the acts with a different performance each half hour, but various parts of the garden delight with more intimate performances.
For lunch you can bring your own picnic or purchase one of our picnic baskets, which includes blanket. Also, partake in High Tea or visit one of the food vendors for a variety of choice. Coffee, ice cream and alcoholic drinks are available.
The garden has many shaded and lovely spots to set down a picnic blanket while beautiful and unusual sounds waft by and curious street performers wander around as if you were at Alice in Wonderland. Get some great photos with them. There are also a number of marquees with tables and chairs scattered around if a more upright posture is your preference.
All in all, there’s no better way to celebrate not only spring but also life.
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Facilities
Baby nappy changing Baby nappy changing station located in the house.
First aid kit First aid kit in the hall of the house.
Toilets There are three toilets at the house and portaloo toilets around the property including one disabled access toilet at the entrance.
Chairs For your comfort, there are over 400 chairs placed around the property. It is often fun just to sit and watch the world go by while soaking in nature and gentle sounds.
Food and drink vendors There are several located in the car park near the house and in the orchard. High Tea can be booked in advance online for one-hour sessions at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm each day. High Tea is served outside under raincover and near the house.
Umbrellas for sale There are for sale, at $25 each, nice, good-quality pink umbrellas, some with the NZ Cherry Blossom Festival logo. Rain or shine, the umbrellas look good to walk around with. Sharing an umbrella with one’s partner under an umbrella in the rain in this magic wonderland is special.
Professional photographers See Dress-up photo sessions
Raincover For all days of all years of the festival so far, it has never rained. September is actually a low rainfall month. However, rain is always possible. The High Teas are served under raincover. The performers have raincover and there are several gazebos providing raincover to watch the performances from and/or eat while also observing the cherry blossoms.
Event Terms And Conditions
Entrance tickets are valid for the specific date and time booked only. No admission without a valid entrance ticket.
There are no refunds unless the event is cancelled
High Tea and Beauty Make-up is valid only at the date and time specified.
A High Tea or Beauty Make-up booking also requires the purchase of an entrance admission ticket.
You are not permitted to bring alcohol to the event
Intoxicated persons are not permitted to enter the venue.
All attendees must comply with the directives of staff of Fantess Ltd. Failure to do so may result in denial of entry, immediate ejection, or referral to New Zealand Police if deemed appropriate.
By attending this event, you are providing permission to be filmed, photographed, or used perpetually in any promotional material by Fantess Ltd.
Photography and filming for commercial purposes can only be undertaken with the prior written approval from the organiser.
Dress for the Bridgerton Summer Ball event must be Regency costume suitable for a ball. As part of the admission price, Fantess Ltd provides a suitable dress for women and a shirt for men. We provide a few sizes, which should fit the vast majority of people. However, there is no refund if you are not satisfied with what Fantess Ltd provides and you must wear Regency costume to remain at the event. Men must wear smart pants and shoes though they need not be from the Regency era. You may wear your own Regency costume if you prefer. We reserve the right to expel with no refund anyone who Fantess Ltd considers not to be in suitable attire.
