This historic wine estate’s weekend market welcomes one and all.
From Friday night’s Twilight Market, when the trees are draped in fairy lights and people gather to ease into the weekend, until super-chilled Sunday afternoon, this family-friendly market has a lot going for it. Even your pooch is welcome, as the market has a dedicated Doggie Bar.
To start with, the layout is rather nifty. Food, craft and fashion stalls are arranged in a horseshoe shape around a communal eating area lined with benches. It’s a lovely contemporary-rustic space to sit down for a meal, enjoy some wine or craft beer, listen to live music and soak up the atmosphere.
The estate’s award-winning gardens border the market area, providing a vast green space to throw down a blanket for an impromptu picnic (put together from the market stalls on site), with lovely views of the Hottentots-Holland Mountains. There’s a dedicated children’s area, too, (behind the Millhouse Kitchen), with fun activities such as face-painting – and they’ll love splashing in the fountain.
There are more than 70 permanent traders, offering anything from artisanal produce and handmade items to artworks and accessories, in addition to exciting pop-up stalls. Food options run the gamut from pizzas, sushi, ribs and Korean-style fried chicken to Thai stir-fries, samoosas, ice cream and Boeretroos coffee.
The market is under cover, which means you’re sheltered from the sun in summer and the rain in winter. Mist sprays in the roof keep things super-cool on sweltering hot Winelands days.
Dog-friendly? Yes (on a leash)
Good to know Entry is free but parking costs R10 (waived if you buy any of the estate’s wines). The market is pram- and wheelchair-friendly. There are two ATMs on the estate, and vendors accept cash, card and Snapscan payments.
Times Friday, 5pm – 9pm
Saturday + Sunday, 10am – 3pm
Contact 072 284 1654, hello@lhfm.co.za
Address Lourensford Avenue (off Main Road), Somerset West
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