Attractions near Fernwood Manor
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Cavendish Square - Claremont, Cape Town
Cavendish Square is a prominent shopping center located in Claremont, Cape Town, offering a diverse range of retail, dining, and entertainment options. It is a popular destination known for its modern design and extensive selection of stores. An interesting fact about Cavendish Square in Clare...
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - Cape Town
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens in Newlands, Cape Town was established in 1913 with the primary goal of preserving the unique and diverse flora of South Africa. Situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain in Cape Town, it was the first botanical garden in the world dedicated to a cou...
Skeleton Gorge Hike - Table Mountain, Cape Town
The Skeleton Gorge Hike is one of the most popular and challenging routes up Table Mountain, beginning in the lush Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden on the eastern slopes. Known for its steep ascent and stunning scenery, Skeleton Gorge provides a unique blend of fynbos, forested ravines, and...
Van Riebeeck Hedge - Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Cape Town
The Van Riebeeck Hedge is a living historical monument situated within the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens in Newlands, Cape Town. It dates back to the mid-1660s when Dutch settlers, led by Jan van Riebeeck, planted a protective barrier of indigenous wild almond trees (Brabejum stellatifo...
Oktober Bierfest - Newlands, Cape Town
The Oktober Bierfest in Cape Town is held at the Newlands Brewery Village Green in Newlands, Cape Town. The event will take place during the month of October. The Oktober Bierfest is modelled on the world renowned Oktoberfest in Europe. It is the biggest festival and attracts millions of visit...
Josephine Mill Museum - Newlands, Cape Town
The Josephine Mill Museum in Newlands, Cape Town, is a beautifully restored watermill with deep historical significance. Established in 1840, it is one of the last remaining authentic water mills in the Cape Town area and offers a glimpse into Cape Town’s early industrial era. Situated along the ...
Newlands Cricket Ground - Newlands, Cape Town
Newlands Cricket Ground, located in the leafy suburb of Newlands in Cape Town, is one of the most iconic cricket venues in the world. Established in 1888, it is the second-oldest cricket ground in South Africa, following St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth. The ground’s picturesque setting, with T...
Kingsbury Hospital - Claremont, Cape Town
Kingsbury Hospital in Claremont, Cape Town, is a well-established private healthcare facility known for providing high-quality medical care in a comfortable and patient-centric environment. Founded in 1946, Kingsbury has grown over the decades to become one of the leading hospitals in the region,...
The Groote Schuur Estate - Rondebosch, Cape Town
Named after part the Granary that was built on the estate in 1667 by the Dutch East India Company, De Groote Schuur (The Big Barn) was to become far more important to South Africa than the Trading Company that had it built. In 1870, over 200 years after it was built Cecil John Rhodes arrived in N...
Maclear's Beacon - Table Mountain, Cape Town
Maclear's Beacon, standing at 1,086 meters (3,563 feet) above sea level, is the highest point on Table Mountain, one of Cape Town's most iconic landmarks. Named after Sir Thomas Maclear, an Irish-born astronomer and surveyor, the beacon was constructed in 1865 as a triangulation station for geode...
University of Cape Town - Western Cape
1829 saw the birth of an institution that would change education in South Africa... but nothing happens overnight. The South African College, which was a high school for boys was opened in 1829 in the Weeshuis on Long Street, Cape Town. In 1841 the school moved to the Egyptian Building which is l...
Akeso Kenilworth Clinic - Kenilworth, Cape Town
Akeso Kenilworth Clinic is a renowned private mental health clinic located in Kenilworth, Cape Town. It is part of the Akeso Group, which operates a network of specialized psychiatric and psychological facilities across South Africa. Features and Services 1. Specialized Mental Health Care: ...
Devil's Peak - Cape Town
Devil's Peak forms part of the mountainous backdrop to Cape Town. When looking at Table Mountain from the V&A Waterfront, or when looking at the standard picture postcard view of the mountain, the skyline is from left to right: the spire of Devil's Peak, the flat mesa of Table Mountain, the dome ...
Rhodes Memorial - Devil's Peak, Cape Town
The Rhodes Memorial is an iconic landmark situated on the slopes of Devil's Peak, Rondebosch, Cape Town, honoring British colonialist Cecil John Rhodes. Built between 1910 and 1912 and designed by Sir Herbert Baker, the memorial sits on land that was once part of Rhodes’ Groote Schuur estate. Its...
Baxter Theatre Centre - Rondebosch, Cape Town
The Baxter Theatre Centre, located on Main Road in Rondebosch, Cape Town, is a renowned performing arts complex affiliated with the University of Cape Town (UCT). Established through a generous bequest from the late Dr. W. Duncan Baxter, a former mayor of Cape Town, the theatre was inaugurated on...
Baxter Food and Goods Market - Rondebosch, Cape Town
The Baxter Food and Goods Market in Rondebosch, Cape Town, is a vibrant weekly gathering that showcases a delightful mix of local produce, artisanal goods, and unique crafts. Held on the premises of the renowned Baxter Theatre Centre, the market exudes a lively and community-focused atmosphere, a...
Cape Town Big Band Festival - Rondebosch, Cape Town
The Cape Town Big Band Festival is an annual event that celebrates the vibrant and dynamic big band music scene in Cape Town. Held in Rondebosch, this festival brings together various high school, university, and community big bands, providing them with a platform to showcase their talents. Ov...
Maynardville Open Air Theatre - Wynberg, Cape Town
The first production "The Taming of the Shrew" at the Maynardville Open Air Theatre in Wynberg in 1956 ran to packed houses for weeks, and thus the legend of this theatre was born. Two well know actresses from the 1950s, Cecelia Sonnenberg and Rene Ahrenson, came up with the idea of converting a ...
Irma Stern Museum and Art Gallery - Cape Town
Reported in the South African: After more than half a century, the Irma Stern Museum shut its doors last week (Friday 31 October 2025) for good. Sadly, the trust didn’t even give art lovers a chance to visit it one last time before closure. Nevertheless, committee members insist this is not th...
Victoria Hospital - Wynberg, Cape Town
Victoria Hospital, located in the suburb of Wynberg in Cape Town, is a vital healthcare institution with a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1889. Originally opened as a small facility to serve the local community, the hospital has grown significantly over the years and now offers ...