Bell House

Enjoy your celebration in this historic homestead

Few venues truly make an impact like Howick Historical Village. Built in 1851, the historic Bell House & heritage gardens make for a picturesque backdrop for any event.

Photography by Lisa Monk
People gathering outside a white house with a porch, near a garden with lavender bushes, and a red-roofed barn in the background.
Photography by Lisa Monk
A spacious and elegant room with white walls and wooden floors, featuring a chandelier and wall sconces. The room includes french doors leading to an outdoor view, dark curtains, and two area rugs. There's a small table and framed artwork on the wall
Photography by Lisa Monk
Photography by Lisa Monk
Photography by Lisa Monk
Photography by Lisa Monk
Photography by Lisa Monk

Pricing Guidelines

All set-up and pack-up must be completed within booking time slots (unless otherwise arranged with Venue Hire Administrator).

Prices do not include a refundable bond. For our wedding packages, click here.

  • Any day between Monday & Friday

    9am-5pm

    $700 +GST

  • Any day between Monday & Friday

    3 hour slot between 9am - 5pm

    $350 +GST

  • Saturday or Sunday

    10am-5pm

    $1400 +GST

  • Saturday or Sunday

    3 hour slot between 10am - 5pm

    $600 +GST

  • Applies to all booking types

    After-Hours: 5pm - 9pm

    $800 +GST

    If booking extends past 9pm, $200 +GST per hour thereafter

    Event must conclude at latest 12am

  • For non-profit organizations, we offer a 50% discount on venue hire rates. Groups must provide evidence of their not-for-profit status in order to be eligible.

    Please email venuehire@historicalvillage.org.nz for more details.

How to find Bell House

Head past Howick Historical Village, down Bells Road, towards the Rugby Club. Bell House will be on your left, with free parking directly opposite the venue.

Please do not park in the Howick Historical Village or Cafe car park.

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