Togryers’ Museum
Ceres was once a famous centre for making horse-drawn vehicles. Consequently, the museum has an interesting collection of original wagons and carriages…
Must-see attractions in Winelands
- Bemind
This tiny cellar is the epitome of the garagiste (garage) winery. Set back from the main road in the centre of town, there are just two tables – one…
- Helderberg Nature Reserve
A small nature reserve at the foot of the Helderberg mountains. There are several short day trails and you're likely to see tortoises, bonteboks and…
- Paarl Museum
Housed in the Oude Pastorie (Old Parsonage), built in 1714, this museum has an interesting collection of Cape Dutch antiques and relics of Huguenot and…
- Huguenot Memorial Museum Annexe
Part of the Huguenot Memorial Museum, this annexe offers displays on the Anglo-Boer War and natural history. Admission to the annexe is covered by a…
- Toy & Miniature Museum
This delightful museum features a remarkable collection of detailed toys ranging from railway sets to dollhouses. The highlight for kids is probably the…
- St Mary’s on the Braak Church
The neo-Gothic St Mary’s on the Braak Church, completed in 1852, sits at the north end of the Braak, an open stretch of grass.
- Jorgensen's Distillery
One of the pioneers of boutique distilling in South Africa, Roger Jorgensen – 'the Still Man' – produces handmade gin, brandy, vodka, limoncello and…
- Huguenot Monument
The monument, opened in 1948, celebrates South Africa’s Huguenots.
- VOC Kruithuis
The VOC Kruithuis was built in 1777 to store the town’s weapons and gunpowder and now houses a small military museum.
- Maker's Mark
Opened in late 2017, this gallery has rotating exhibitions from local and international artists.