Old St Paul's

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Old St Paul's Founded in 1866, Old St Paul's is one of Wellington's most beautiful places to visit.

Built in 1866 and now cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, Old St Paul’s is one of New Zealand’s greatest heritage places, exemplifying some of the finest Gothic Revival architecture in the world. Constructed entirely from native wood, featuring spectacular Victorian stained glass windows, Old St Paul’s is a special and welcoming place for the many thousands of people who visit every year. Although services are no longer held in Old St Paul's, it remains a very popular venue for weddings. Live music performances, film screenings, community and corporate events are also held in the building. Through one of the property's helpful volunteers, visitors are invited to learn more about the history of the church, the whenua Old St Paul's is built on and the Wellington region. There is also a beautiful gift store on site stocked with an incredible array of New Zealand-made products.

It's quiet now, but just wait until Saturday! You're very welcome at the Old St Paul's 2026 Craft & Curio Market running...
05/11/2026

It's quiet now, but just wait until Saturday! You're very welcome at the Old St Paul's 2026 Craft & Curio Market running from 10am-2pm in association with the incredible Wellington Heritage Festival. Whatever the weather, don your galoshes and sunhat and make your way to 34 Mulgrave Street. We've got an incredible line-up of stalls, delicious food, music, bellringing and much, much more! 🌿⭐🌿🌿

Calling all weather gods. ₊˚☀️.ೃ࿔*:🌻・  May the skies be blue and the warm breeze barely there to nil for our second annu...
28/10/2026

Calling all weather gods. ₊˚☀️.ೃ࿔*:🌻・ May the skies be blue and the warm breeze barely there to nil for our second annual Old St Paul's 2026 Craft & Curio Market next week on Saturday 7 November! Join us for a sensational day of stalls, tours, demonstrations, music, and more, on as part of the Wellington Heritage Festival. You don't want to miss this – koha entry, and everyone welcome!

Everyone needs awa in their life! Book this tour!  💧🛶🏊‍♀️
22/10/2026

Everyone needs awa in their life! Book this tour! 💧🛶🏊‍♀️

If you have friends or whānau visiting over the long weekend, send them to Old St Paul's for a beautiful heritage experi...
22/10/2026

If you have friends or whānau visiting over the long weekend, send them to Old St Paul's for a beautiful heritage experience! We're open on Labour Day 10am-4pm. 🌿

Guess what's back in the Old St Paul's vestry . . . ! ⭐
14/10/2026

Guess what's back in the Old St Paul's vestry . . . ! ⭐

13/10/2026

If you're a Heritage Supporter check this out! In collaboration with the Kumutoto Restoration Project team, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga will be running two very special in-person guided tours provided as part of this year's Wellington Heritage Festival. 🌱🌿 🫧🍃 If you're not yet a Heritage Supporter, follow this link to find out how you can make it official! https://www.heritage.org.nz/supporter

In collaboration with the Kumutoto Restoration Project team, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga will be running two very special in-person guided tours.  

✨ A little pre-summer magic, loads of imagination, and voilà, the future of heritage in the making! Saturday’s School Ho...
12/10/2026

✨ A little pre-summer magic, loads of imagination, and voilà, the future of heritage in the making! Saturday’s School Holiday Christmas Decoration Art Class was an absolute pleasure to be a part of, with young designers completely absorbed in creating their own decorations inspired by raumati and the way we celebrate Christmas in Aotearoa. Our popular kids’ classes welcome new generations to Old St Paul’s, connecting them with a precious Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga landmark through creativity and fun. Thanks for coming everyone! ✨

This really is something! 🫶
07/10/2026

This really is something! 🫶

06/10/2026

A wonderful sound in loving memory of Rei​ Te Teira-Ngātai (1930-2026), a Wellington bellringer since 1979 and the first Māori wahine to ring a peal.

Address

34 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon
Wellington
6011

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+6444736722

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