Secret Cape Town: Weekend Markets

Old Biscuit Mill Market

The Old Biscuit Mill Neighbourgoods Market in Woodstock is a pleasant way to wind ease into the weekend, with its marriage of food, fresh fruit and vegetables, wood-fired breads, cheese and wine stalls. There is music and long communal tables to sit around and feast on the myriad offerings.

Getting there: Find it at 375 Albert Street, Woodstock, every Saturday from 09h00 to 14h00. Entrance is free.

Contact: Tel 021-462-6361, e-mail info@theoldbiscuitmill.co.za, web www.theoldbiscuitmill.co.za.

Bag a bargain

With a couple of rands in your pocket, an open mind and a knack for bargaining, the Milnerton Flea Market can be a revelation. A mishmash of second-hand goods – ranging from vintage cameras, kitchenware and, defunct computers to books and paintings – is on sale every Saturday and Sunday. Students, trendies and kitsch collectors have been known to furnish entire houses from there. Take in the sea air, Table Mountain backdrop and, happy-go-lucky atmosphere, then and finish off the experience with a bunny chow from one of the food carts.

Getting there: The market is on the sea ocean side of Marine Drive (becoming the R27 up the West Coast) in Paarden Eiland.

Contact: Tel 073-151-2573.

 

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