Attractions in Parow, Cape Town
Distances are from the town centre.
Blaauwklippen Market - Stellenbosch, Cape Town
The Blaauwklippen Market is a popular weekly food market held at the Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, situated between Somerset West and Stellenbosch in Cape Town. This vibrant market takes place every Saturday and offers a diverse array of food stalls, local produce, and artisanal goods. It is well-lo...
Ken Forrester Vineyards - Raithby, Cape Winelands
Ken Forrester Vineyards, located in the picturesque Raithby area near Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands, is one of South Africa's premier wine estates, specializing in Chenin Blanc. Originally named Zandberg in 1689, the Scholtzenhof farm is one of the oldest wine farms in the Cape. The beautifu...
Dorp Street - Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands
Dorp Street in Stellenbosch, South Africa, is renowned for its rich historical charm and vibrant atmosphere, making it a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists. Lined with beautifully preserved Cape Dutch buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, Dorp Street offers a pict...
Burgerhuis Museum - Stellenbosch, Cape Town
Burgerhuis Museum in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, is a notable historical site that provides insight into the early colonial life of the region. The Burgerhuis is a fully restored 17th century home located in the heart of Stellenbosch. The building was designed with the characteristic Cape Dutch arch...
Stellenbosch Museum Voorgelegen - Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands
The Stellenbosch Museum Voorgelegen, part of the Stellenbosch Village Museum, is located in Dorp Street, Stellenbosch, and is one of the four historic houses that form this museum complex. Each house in the complex offers a unique perspective on the history and development of Stellenbosch from th...
Hout Bay Museum - Hout Bay, Cape Town
The Hout Bay Museum, located in Hout Bay, Cape Town, is a charming and informative museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history and cultural heritage of the Hout Bay region. Established in the early 1970s, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the local history, from the ear...
Seal Island - False Bay, Cape Town
Seal Island, situated in False Bay off the coast of Hout Bay, is a small rocky outcrop famous for its dense population of Cape fur seals. Approximately 75 000 seals gather here year-round, making the island one of the most important breeding grounds for these marine mammals in the region. This va...
Rhodes Cottage Museum - Muizenberg, Cape Town
Rhodes Cottage Museum in Muizenberg is a quietly captivating heritage site tucked along Cape Town’s False Bay coastline, set within the modest seaside cottage where Cecil John Rhodes, the British colonialist, politician and mining magnate, spent the final months of his life. Rhodes, a towering ye...
Silvermine Nature Reserve - Cape Town
Silvermine Nature Reserve, part of the Table Mountain National Park, is a stunning natural area located near Noordhoek in Cape Town, South Africa. Covering a vast expanse of the Cape Peninsula, Silvermine offers a diverse array of landscapes, including mountain peaks, rolling hills, and serene we...
Kanonkop Wine Estate - Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands
Kanonkop Wine Estate is one of the premier wine estates located on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in Stellenbosch, part of the Cape Winelands. Established in 1973, the estate is renowned for producing top-quality wines, particularly Pinotage, which has earned it numerous local and in...
Peter Falke Wines - Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Peter Falke Wines is a boutique winery located at the Groenvlei Farm on the slopes of the majestic Helderberg Mountains, near Stellenbosch in the Western Cape. The traditional gabled Cape Dutch buildings which date back to the 18th century mask the modern winery that lies within. A stately histor...
Longridge Wine Estate - nr Stellenbosch, Cape Town
The Longridge Wine Estate was established in 1994 near Raithby between Somerset West and Stellenbosch on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain. Longridge is a 49 hectare farm with over 23 hectares of vineyards. The modern cellar is situated in the heart of the wine producing area in the Western C...
Village Museum, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
The Stellenbosch Village Museum is currently made up of four houses of historical interest and their gardens. These homes each represent a different period in the architectural development of Stellenbosch. The houses are Schreuderhuis, Blettermanhuis, Grosvenor House, and O.M Bergh, and their int...
Chapman's Peak Drive - Cape Town
Chapman's Peak in South Africa's Western Cape is a magnificent mountain situated snugly between the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town and the natural wonder of the Cape Peninsula. Chapman's peak rises gracefully from the east at a steady incline but the western wall drops steeply into the icy Atlant...
Stellenbosch University - Cape Winelands
Although the name Stellenbosch is synonymous with good South African wines it is also known worldwide as the home of one of South Africa's top universities, Stellenbosch University. The history of the university dates back to December 1863 when the foundation was laid for the establishment of the...
Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival (SICMF)
The Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival (SICMF) is a prestigious annual event held at Stellenbosch University in the Western Cape. Launched in 2004, the festival has grown into one of the most significant chamber music events on the African continent, attracting talented young music...
East Fort - Hout Bay, Cape Town
Set high above the shimmering waters of Hout Bay, the old East Fort is one of the Cape’s most evocative reminders of its colonial past. Built in 1782 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC), the fort - known in Dutch as Oost Fort, was part of a wider network of coastal defences intended to protect ...
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden - Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands
The Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, located in the heart of Stellenbosch, is South Africa's oldest university botanical garden, having been established in 1922. It spans over two hectares and is a lush sanctuary that showcases an impressive diversity of plant species from around the wor...
Webersburg Wine Estate - Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Webersburg Wine Estate is a historic and picturesque estate situated in the Stellenbosch wine region of the Western Cape. Dating back to 1693, Webersburg is nestled on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, offering stunning views, Cape Dutch architecture, and a blend of heritage and elegance. Th...
St James Beach and Tidal Pool - Cape Town
St James Beach is a charming and picturesque beach located in the False Bay area of Cape Town, South Africa. Nestled between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay, this small but scenic beach is renowned for its vibrant, colorful beach huts and tranquil atmosphere. The beach is a popular spot for families, swi...