Bellville

Originally called ‘Twelve Mile’ – the exact distance from Cape Town – it was renamed Bellville in 1861 in honour of Charles Bell, Surveyor General of the Cape at the time. Charles Davidson Bell was also the designer of the famous Cape triangular stamps. Bellville boasts excellent leisure and sporting facilities, including one of the finest cycle tracks in the country, an Olympic-standard swimming pool and a 2000 seat open-air amphitheatre.

HISTORICAL VIEW

Mayibuye Centre

Houses a historical collection of material telling the story of the anti-apartheid struggle.

Twelve Mile Rock Milestone

Marks the exact distance from Cape Town.

ATTRACTIONS

Arts Association of Bellville

Houses the Art Gallery and Art Centre as well as a coffee shop at the Bellville Library.

Sanlam Art Gallery

Works by South African artists

Door-De-Kraal Lane Craft Market

Hand crafted articles. Every first and last Saturday of the month.

Bellville Amateur Theatre

Established in 1947. Aims to promote and develop the self-confidence, creativity and presentation skills of children.

Tyger Valley Shopping Centre

Choose from a variety of 250 shops and restaurants

Eskom Electricity Education Centre

See how energy sources are harnessed to produced electricity.

ACTIVITIES

Bird Watching

Tygerberg Bird Club, affiliated to Birdlife South Africa – outings at least once a month.

WHERE TO STAY

All Ways Guest House

All-Ways Guest House is situated close to all that the big city has to offer, yet it a quiet suburban area surrounded by the full beauty of the Cape. We offer two en-suite bedrooms, with private entrance. Off-street parking and braai area. Fully equipped kitchen. breakfast cereals, coffee and juice provided. Bedding provided. Close all the major hospitals in the area. No pets.

Accommodation in and around Bellville