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  • Our Attractions
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      • Ride The Train
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      • Stroll Around the Gardens
    • Explore Our Displays
      • Taste History
      • Cycle Down Memory Lane
      • Fly The Plane
      • Meet Dennis & Little Flick
      • Sail Through History
      • Pick Your Way Through Rural Nelson
      • Newman's Coaches Display
    • Meet our Artisans
      • MADCAT Skirts
      • THE ARMARIE ROOM
      • Atkins Gallery
      • Silverfernz
      • Decade Homes
      • Ruck n Co
      • Mr Science
      • Rinopai
      • Victoria Vincent
      • Natural Living
      • Tasman Forge
      • Fresh FM
      • Plantier Developments
      • Nelson Musical Theatre
      • Nelson Santa Parade Trust
  • Venues For Hire
    • The Granary
    • The Jaycee Room
    • The Energy Centre
    • Old St Peter's Church
    • Full Park Wedding Hire
    • Conference and Events
  • Planning your Visit
    • Educational Resources
    • Getting Here & Getting In
    • Other Nelson Heritage Experiences
    • Useful Heritage Links
  • Contact Us

 

Our Attractions

Nelson Railway Society - offereing a taste of the past.

Must See Highlights

A day out at Founders isn't complete until you've ridden the train, flown the plane & sampled some...

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Hop Beer Museum

Explore Our Displays

Discover Nelson's rich heritage through the stories told in our displays

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Meet our Artisans

Founders is home to many artisans and businesses, many of which are open for your to visit.

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Jazz on the Village Green

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Summer Reads Book Fair

Opening Hours

Exciting arts and crafts made on-site are available at our reception area. The Windmill Founders Store, open 7 days 10am-4.30pm.

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Venues to Hire

A variety of venues cater for every event.

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Our Attractions

Explore Nelson's heritage & meet local artisans

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Planning your visit

Planning Your Visit

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