Cape Town’s craft and flea markets are the perfect Saturday and Sunday morning haunts for a slow-paced potter with a coffee in hand. Here are a few markets happening in the Mother City this weekend:
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Watch out; you might return toting a few eclectic purchases you never would have made had it not been for the eccentric charm of the environment in which you found them.
Milnerton Flea Market
The Milnerton Flea Market is a diverse outdoor market that takes place once a week in the northern suburbs of Cape Town. There are over 250 stalls offering furniture, antiques, home decor, secondhand goods, collectables, clothing, books and white elephant items.
The trading area is tarmac-surfaced, fenced-in and suitable for both children and pets. Public benches and toilets are available, with wheelchair facilities.
With Table Mountain in the background and the fresh scent of the sea wafting through the air, the surroundings for a good bargain scavenge couldn’t be better.
- Date: Saturday 25 March: 8am – 2pm | Sunday 26 March: 8am – 3pm
- Location: 126 Marine Drive, Paarden Eiland, Cape Town
- Type of market: Flea
- Contact: 021 551 7879 | [email protected]
Kirstenbosch Craft and Food Market
Around 270 local crafters and designers sell high-quality, handcrafted goods at the Kirstenbosch Craft and Food Market. This market is held on the last Sunday of each month (except June, July, and August) and features a wide range of handmade goods such as jewellery, clothing, ceramics, woodwork and other crafts.
The Kirstenbosch Craft Market has a long history of quality and diversity, and it is well-known for showcasing some of the region’s best local artisans and crafters. The market has been open for over 25 years and has become a popular destination for both tourists and locals.
The Kirstenbosch Craft Market includes a variety of food vendors, live music, and other entertainment, making it a great place to spend a relaxing Sunday with family and friends. While browsing the stalls and sampling local delicacies, visitors to the market can enjoy stunning views of Table Mountain and the surrounding gardens.
- Date: Sunday 26 March | 9am – 3pm
- Location: Stone Cottage Grounds | Corner of Kirstenbosch and Rhodes Drives, Newlands, Cape Town
- Type of market: Arts, crafts and food
- Contact: [email protected]
Rondebosch Potters Market
The Rondebosch Potters Market is a twice-yearly ceramics market held in Rondebosch Park. You’ll find a diverse selection of ceramics, stoneware, and earthenware at reasonable prices. Because you are purchasing directly from the manufacturer, there is no middleman and thus no inflated retail prices.
If you aren’t already obsessed with pottery, this is the place to be – not to mention snagging a few great deals along the way, especially if you arrive early. The beauty of ceramics is that each item, whether perfect or imperfect, has its own story to tell, much like ourselves.
- Date: Saturday 25 March | 8am – 3pm
- Location: Rondebosch Park | Corner of Sandown and Campground Roads, Rondebosch, Cape Town
- Type of market: Ceramics
- Contact: 081 565 1008 | [email protected]
The Morning Market
The morning market at Plumstead Methodist Church is an indoor/outdoor market that is held every Saturday morning. The market is open to all categories of vendors that share arts and crafts stalls and offers fun for the whole family.
- Date: Saturday 25 March | 9am – 1pm
- Location: Plumstead Methodist Church | Corner Main Road and Brenda Road, Plumstead
- Type of market: Arts and crafts
- Contact: 021 762 2787 | [email protected]
This weekend is better than any other to support local artisans and small businesses, and maybe even find some one-of-a-kind items you can’t find in traditional retail stores. If anything, they’ll serve as the perfect setting for a stroll and perhaps even a pancake or three.
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