The Tannery is a nice little, indoor shopping strip mall that's filled with many small, boutique stores showcasing many unique products, services, and eateries. There's even a movie theatre too!
One of the main noticeable themes are eco-friendly and quality. You can see the beautiful architecture in the main hallway with touches of eclectic and unique art, which I found to be a theme throughout Christchurch.
There are no stores a like, and no chain stores. Every store and eatery is unique in its own way. Even though I didn't purchase anything, I still found it interesting browsing through the bookstore, reused clothing store, and several specialty stores. Grabbed a flat white at the coffee stand in the middle, and took a seat and relaxed in the warmth as I waited for my wife to get her nails done. Even though, the shopping complex is just one strip mall. The middle portion had plenty of places to sit, and the walkway was spacious.
Overall, this is a really nice place to visit, and shop for those unique items for yourself or as a gift. There's plenty of parking outside, and a nice place for warmth when it's cold outside. It's bright with natural light, and it's clean and organized everywhere. read more