A DAY IN THE VILLAGE
Village and township gardens
Start your day at inspiring Maasström (our ‘mother’ garden: the village was established in the 1840s on a portion of this farm)(Garden assistants will offer their plants for sale.)
Then make your way to the SA Rosarium, a tranquil woodland garden and haven for a national collection of old roses. (Roses and other plants for sale at both these gardens)
Your next stop could be Cradock Street where you’ll find The Long Garden, designed by Franchesca Watson and featuring a meandering lawned path leading from formal plantings to a heritage rose arbour.
At this stage you should be ready for tea at De Oude Fabreeck Padstal before you walk around the garden with a strong emphasis on edible gardening and recycling materials.
MAASSTRöM Doreen and Peter Freese 083 232 3735 Entry: R20 Plants for sale.
SA ROSARIUM Entry: R20
THE LONG GARDEN Joan Barnes 076 708 9593
MANDALAY Janine Pitt 082 776 3723
TOWNSHIP GARDEN ROUTE Dr Lana-Loraine Blom (project co-ordinator) 074 963 9774 Entry: suggested R5 per garden CLOSED on Sunday
- More InfoGarden Festival OnlyUpdated: August 2022The historical Maasström Farm is embraced by the sweeping Kaga mountains, giving you a glimpse of the beauty ahead. A majestic Atlas Cedar surrounded by a riot of Clivias welcomes you to this beautiful garden. Formal flower beds...
- Open Gardens
- 083 232 3735
- More InfoGarden Festival OnlyUpdated: November 20212022 programme to be announced
- 083 305 9238
- info@bedford.co.za
- More InfoGarden Festival OnlyUpdated: May 2023Mandalay (23 Stockholm Street) is situated on the edge of Bedford village facing the mountain. This peaceful garden has an 'away-from-it-all' feeling. Espaliered fruit trees count among the 12 different varieties of fruit and nut...
- Open Gardens
- 082 776 3723
- janinepitt21@gmail.com
- More InfoUpdated: December 2017More than 25 years ago, Ben Blom sold his motorbike and bought his first woodwork machines. What started as a hobby has now grown into a family business proud of its stature where Ben and his dedicated staff have been...
- Furniture
- 046 685 0994
- 0749639774
- eaglehout@iexchange.co.za
- Visit Website
- More InfoUpdated: October 2022The Duke’s Restaurant is a open from 7am for breakfast, all day for light lunches or tea and until late for dinner - 365 days of the year. Choose us for an intimate dinner, family meal or large celebration. We cater for...
- garden
- Restaurant
- 078 511 9689
- bookings@dukeofbedford.co.za
- More InfoUpdated: September 2021Black and white and colour photocopying, phot printing, laminating. Design service. Selection of stationery and art materials. Art classes run by Anything Art. Refurbished second-hand furniture. Art. and more
- Nursery
- Open Gardens
- 076 150 6989
- stationeryonhope@gmail.com
- More InfoGarden Festival OnlyUpdated: September 2016Hope Street. Light lunch and three-course dinner Friday and Saturday nights. Booking essential – Karen and Keith Morgan are loved for their wonderful hospitality and renowned for superb food. Closed on Sunday. Bank cards...
- 046 685 0978
- 082 359 7002
- butcherbirdrestaurant@gmail.com
- More InfoGarden Festival OnlyUpdated: 2 weeks agoThe Legendary Bedford Club will be holding the famous STEAK NIGHTS on both Saturdays 1st and 8th November and JOKER DRAW on both Fridays, 31 October and 7 November. Be there at 6pm for 6.30pm, tickets at R10 a ticket so buy a...
- Restaurant
- 0767089593
- joan.barnes@tiscali.co.za
- More InfoGarden Festival OnlyUpdated: October 2022Arrange in advance with Greg Brown (Glen Avon farm) 084 597 9863 whatsapp only as the reception is poor. Note advance booking is essential.
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife & Nature
- More InfoUpdated: September 2023De Oude Fabreeck. Nestled within the picturesque embrace of Bedford, a quaint gem in the heart of the Eastern Cape, lies a hidden treasure trove that captures the essence of local flavours and natural beauty. Our Farm Stall,...
- Restaurants
- Tea Gardens
- Nursery
- Food / Beverages / Amenities
- Farm Stalls
- Restaurant
- Open Gardens
- 046 685 0994
- 082 497 2138
- info@deoudefabreeck.co.za
- More InfoUpdated: September 2022A commercial nursery with sensible garden plants and veggie seedlings. At the nursery there is also a restaurant, padstal and a solid wood furniture factory and showroom.
- Nursery
- 046 685 0994
- 082 497 2138
- info@deoudefabreeck.co.za
- More InfoUpdated: September 2021Hope Street. Open 08h00 to 15h00. Light meals, superb coffee, clever salads, freshly made juices, sweet and savoury bakes, preserves etc. Bank cards accepted.
- Food / Beverages / Amenities
- Coffee Shops
- Restaurant
- 073 569 4410
- More InfoUpdated: September 2021Open everyday until 5pm. A firm favourite with locals and passing visitors all year round, Marelise Van Niekerk’s elegant deli serves breakfast from 8am. Bread and pastries are baked on site every morning. Enjoy...
- Coffee Shops
- Restaurant
- 073 569 4410
- More InfoUpdated: November 2022Fill your picnic basket with fruit, cheeses, cold meats, yoghurts and other treats. Sandwiches and salads fresh daily along with a range of hot takeaway food.
- 0466850507
- bedford3@retail.spar.co.za
- More InfoUpdated: November 2022Talented artist Jen Macleod will be exhibiting her work in her studio in Stockholm Street this festival. You’ll have seen her amazing oil painting on the wall outside Woodstock & Willow in Hope Street.
- Sightseeing