Cape Town Markets
Do you like it to visit a market? Then Cape Town is the place to be for you. There a many of markets here. Most of them on the weekend. Every market is different and worth it for sure!
Old Biscuit Mill market
The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock is a market offering hip and fashionable shop lets, farm stalls, and cafes. It is located in an old mill and is a fun spot to explore and experience - people often go there for the experience rather than for shopping!
The primary attraction is the Neighbour goods Market which runs every Saturday 9am - 2pm. On offer are "fresh local produce, regional organic foods, hand-made cheeses, wood-fired breads, specialty fine-food, local designers, luxury beer, and live entertainment."
The Old Biscuit Mill is becoming extremely popular and can be very festive (and busy) especially on Saturdays. Take note that due to its popularity and the nature of the goods prices can be quite steep.
Entertainment is often organized at the Biscuit Mill - check the website for details on upcoming events and festivals
Address:
The Old Buiscuit Mill
375 Albert Road
Woodstock
Telephone: 021 4626361
Email:
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Homepage: www.theoldbiscuitmill.co.za
When: 09.00 to 14.00 every Saturday
Price: Free entrance
Porter Estate Market
The market completely focuses on fresh local produce and has a wide array of stalls to buy from. A trip around the market should always begin with a farmhouse brekkie of scrambled egg, bacon on a large tasty roll for R25 with a selection of freshly squeezed orange or apple juice with tea and coffee also on offer. The stalls sell a wide variety of food and everyday items such as fresh fruit and veg, home-made pasta and home-made cakes (of a truly professional quality). There are many organic and eco friendly stall that sell everyday home cleaning items as well as the standard organic fruit and veg. It is best to get to the market early as it gets busy later on in the morning and things can get sold out very quickly (especially the cupcake stand).
Address:
On the grounds of the Chrysalis Academy (Porter Estate) between the Tokai Forest and Table Mountain National Park at the end of Tokai Rd
Telephone: 082 8234121
Email:
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Homepage: www.outdoormarket.co.za
When: Saturday between 9am and 1pm in Tokai forest weather permitting.
Price:
The entrance fee is R5 which goes towards the students of Chrysalis Academy who assist with parking.
Bo-Kaap market
Enjoy traditional cakes, biscuits, rotis with curry, samoosas, koeksisters and more with excellent coffee and exotic teas at Haas Coffee Shop. Look no further for hand crafted items like crochet baskets and bags, crafts from recycled materials, kiddies clothing, decoupage, jewellery, soft furnishing and soaps. Get your fresh flowers, honey, spices and pickles to take home.
Address:
Bo-Kaap Market
76 Rose Street
Bo-Kaap
Telephone: 072 6430054, 074 1011837
When: Every last Saturday of the month from 10.00 until 16:00
Price: Free entrance
Green Point Flea Market
Come and explore some 400 stalls, selling a wide range of clothing, electrical goods, antiques and bric-a-brac. There are several stalls with a wide range of books and magazines and others with brass/metal fittings, hardware and kitchen goods.
Enjoy the foods available in our Food Emporium – from fish-and-chips and boerewors rolls to Chinese dishes and Cape Malay delicacies!
Address: Green Point Flea Market
138 Milton Street
Between Franklin and Manhattan Ave
Telephone: 021 4394805
Email:
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When: On Sundays and Public Holidays from 8.30 till 17.00.
Price: Free entrance.