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13 Christmas Markets

We love Christmas markets, and here are some of the best. By Leah van Deventer

By Good Housekeeping

CAPE TOWN

 

Durbanville Hills Christmas Market

Expect trendy food trucks and craft stalls overlooking the beautiful views of Table Mountain and Table Bay.

WHEN: 10.30am to 4pm | 16 December

WHERE: Durbanville Hills Wine Estate, Durbanville

INFO: www.durbanvillehills.co.za

 

Edgemead Christmas Market

Catch more than 200 Christmassy crafters at this huge indoor market.

WHEN: 10am to 8pm | 4 to 20 December 2015

WHERE: Community Hall on Edgemead Drive

INFO: www.edgemeadmarket.com

 

Blaauwklippen Twilight Christmas Market

If you’ve ever experienced Christmas in Europe, and loved it, this is the market for you.

WHEN: 5pm to 10pm | 15 to 19 December 2015

WHERE: Blaauwklippen Estate, between Somerset West and Stellenbosch

INFO: www.blaauwklippenfamilymarket.co.za

 

Eden Christmas Market

Who doesn’t love sea, sun and a little shopping? Eden on the Bay is the perfect outdoor location on the West Coast.

WHEN: 10am to 5pm | 16 to 30 December 2015

WHERE: The Courtyard, Eden on the Bay Mall, Big Bay, Bloubergstrand

INFO: www.edenonthebaymall.co.za

 

Pinelands Craft & Gift Fair

Do some relaxed Xmas shopping at this friendly fair.

WHEN: Weekdays 9am to 7pm, weekends 9am to 5pm | 7 to 22 December 2015

WHERE: Pinelands High School’s Kent Hall

INFO: www.facebook.com/pinelandscraftandgiftfair

 

GrandWest’s Summer-a-Fair

Explore 120 festive stalls and enjoy carnival rides – from R10 to R30 per ride – like a Ferris wheel, bungee trampoline and Space Gyro.

WHEN: 12pm to 9pm | 1 to 22 December 2015

WHERE: GrandWest

INFO: www.suninternational.com/grandwest/events/summer-a-fair

 

Gabriëlskloof’s Favourite Things Market

For a slice of the good life presented with genuine country flair, make your way to this family farm.

WHEN: 5pm to 9pm on 11 December | 11am to 9pm on 12 December

WHERE: Gabriëlskloof Estate, outside Bot River

INFO: www.facebook.com/events/741193519326032

 

Kommetjie Fab Ideas Christmas Market

This family-friendly market has something for everyone: kids entertainment, food stalls, a beer tent, live music and Xmas shopping.

WHEN: 9am to 7pm | 12 to 15 December 2015

WHERE: Kommetjie Primary School

INFO: www.fabideas.co.za

 

 

JOBURG & PRETORIA

 

Christmas-light Festival

Enjoy street musicians, singers, bands, laser shows plus take in the gorgeous Christmas lights of 21 decorated houses at the Jakaranda Children’s Home’s annual festival.

WHEN: Various times | 30 November to 31 December 2015

WHERE: Jakaranda Children’s Home, 1 Talitha Kumistr, East Lynn, Pretoria

INFO: www.facebook.com/Liggiefees

 

Stonehaven on Vaal Christmas Market

The setting, along the banks of the Vaal River, makes this market unique.

WHEN: 9am to 9pm | 13 and 29 November and 6 to 20 December 2015

WHERE: Stonehaven on Vaal

INFO: www.stonehaven.co.za

 

 

DURBAN

 

Uvongo Christmas Market

Get fine local food, gifts and clothing at this market, which runs throughout the holiday period.

WHEN: 9am to 6pm | 4 December 2015 to 9 January 2016
(except Christmas and New Year’s Day)

WHERE: Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds

INFO: www.topmarkets.co.za

 

Ballito Family Christmas Market

After checking out the handcrafted gifts, soak up live music at this family-friendly market.

WHEN: 9am to 5pm | 16 to 23 December 2015

WHERE: Umhlali Village, Salt Rock

INFO: www.xmas-market.co.za

 

I Heart Christmas Market

Buy some of the best locally made goodies for yourself and your loved ones at this festive fair.

WHEN: 9am to 3pm on 5, 12 and 19 December 2015 | 9am to 3pm on 5 January 2016

WHERE: Outside Moses Mabhida Stadium

INFO: www.iheartmarket.blogspot.com

 

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