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Harrie's Pancakes, Eastwood Village, Cnr Hatfield Square, Hatfield Incredibly popular with Transvaal Museum, Paul Kruger Street, Pretoria January-February - Unisa International String
Eastwood & Pretorius, Arcadia For a tasty and Pretoria's numerous students and travellers, Hatfield Central Across the road from Pretoria's imposing Competition During this important music festival,
reasonably priced lunch, check out Harrie's Square boasts everything you'll need for a good City Hall, this natural history museum was founded string musicians from all over the world compete
Pancakes. You'll be treated to a mind boggling array night out. In and around the plaza you'll come across in 1892. It houses a huge collection of exhibits with here for the grand prize. All rounds of the
of savoury pancakes with fillings like mince, chicken any number of bars and clubs including DropZone, an emphasis on African wildlife, plus a sparkling competition can be attended by members of the
livers, butternut squash and plenty more. Sweet Cheeky Monkey, Herr Gunters and Oppi Square. selection of gemstones, crystals and more. Open public.
varieties are also available. Open daily 8am-9pm. The only question you'll need to ask yourself is daily 8am-4pm, admission R20.
'where should I go first?' February - Deloitte Pretoria Marathon Organised
News Café, Cnr Burnett & Hilda, Hatfield Along Freedom Park, Salvokop Hoping to educate by the Phobians Running and Walking Club, this
with their all-day breakfast, News Café offers up a visitors about South Africa's history and looking event includes both a marathon and half marathon.
mouth-watering selection of burgers, salads and A trip to the theatre towards the country's united future, Freedom Park is The route takes participants past some of the city's
sandwiches. Their milkshakes and smoothies are one of Pretoria's most important attractions. main landmarks including Union Buildings.
the perfect way to cool down on a hot afternoon in Although not entirely finished yet, the park includes
Pretoria. Open Mon-Thurs 7am-1.30am, Fri memorials like the Eternal Flame and the touching March - Human Rights Day Celebrated annually
7am-2.30am, Sat-Sun 8am-1.30am. Wall of Names. Guided tours available daily at 9am, on March 21st, Human Rights Day is an important
12pm & 3pm, admission R20. date on Pretoria's calendar. The day is marked with
a number of different events throughout the city.
Finger-licking fusion food Voortrekker Monument, Eeufees Road,
Groenkloof Chances are you'll have seen this giant April-May - Jacaranda National Arts Festival
monument on your drive into the city. Honouring the This multi-cultural arts festival features in excess of
Voortrekker pioneers, it features lots of impressive 50 theatre productions. A braai (barbecue) area,
friezes. Open daily May-Aug 8am-5pm, Sept-Apr dance floor and rugby tournament are other
8am-6pm; admission R13 (entrance to site) R32 important elements of the event.
(entrance to monument & museum).
South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius May - Antique and Crafts Fair Held at Melrose
Street, Pretoria Central If you're looking for House near Burgers Park, this annual Antique and
What's new pussycat? Crafts Fair sees lots of stalls selling a wide variety
something a bit different from your evening's
entertainment, check out the South African State of antiques and collectables, plus handmade arts
Theatre. Here you'll be able to watch a play, and crafts.
enjoy a comedy show, listen to African music
and plenty more. Opening times vary with July-August - Tshwane Comedy Festival The
Baobab, Menlyn Park Mall, Menlyn African performances, check website for details. South Africa State Theatre is the home of the
fusion food is what you'll find on the menu here annual Tshwane Comedy Festival. This event sees
at trendy eatery Baobab. Try the vetkoek plenty of well-known South African comedians
(pictured), a traditional Afrikaner pastry, served Zanzú, 1081 Burnett Street, Hatfield One of taking part.
up with a variety of fillings. For a cool view of Pretoria's most happening clubs, Zanzú is packed
Menlyn and the surrounding areas, try and nab with people partying to the sound of R&B, house and August - Cars in the Park South Africa's top car
one of the balcony tables. Open Sun-Thurs hip-hop music. With its three dance areas and show is held at the Zwartkops Race Track in
9am-10pm, Fri-Sat 9am-11pm. regular specials like Ladies' Night and beer buckets, Pretoria. Large numbers of classic cars, vintage
it's no wonder this spot is often swarming with motorbikes and more are displayed here.
revellers. Open Wed-Sat 8am-4am, closed
Sun-Tues; admission R40, free before 10pm. Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre, off Pretoria
Trademarx, Cnr Kirkness & Lynwood, Arcadia North Road, Hartbeespoort Since 1968 the August-September - Pretoria Show Held at the
Right on the doorstep of the Loftus Versfeld Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre has been involved Tshwane Events Centre, this event is the biggest
Stadium, Trademarx offers a very varied menu Eastwoods Tavern, 391 Eastwood Street, Arcadia in breeding the endangered cheetah. To see agricultural show in the region. It features horse,
including ribs, salads, sandwiches, pizzas and A bar with a fondness for Marilyn Munroe and sports these cats and other animals for yourself, take a cattle and poultry shows, along with live music and
burgers. Prices are affordable and portions are memorabilia, Eastwoods is a pretty big spot. Perfect three hour tour of the centre. Guided tours plenty of performances.
impressive. Open Mon & Wed 7am-10pm, Tues & for relaxing over a few drinks, this bar offers up available daily at 8.30am and 1.30pm; admission
Fri 7am-2am, Thurs 7am-11pm, Sat 8am-2am, Sun plenty of drinks specials served to the sound of pop R165, booking required.
8am-5pm. and rock tracks. Open daily 8am-2am. October - Jacaranda Festival When spring arrives
in the southern hemisphere, Pretoria's numerous
Jacaranda trees sprout purple flowers. This is
Co.fi, 1066 Burnett Street, Hatfield Co.fi is a chic Tings an' Times, 1065 Arcadia Street, Hatfield Pretoria National Botanical Garden, 2 Cussonia celebrated with markets, food stalls and more.
restaurant and bar, popular with a hip crowd who Energetic and full of eager drinkers and music fans, Avenue, Brummeria Covering an area of around 76
come here for the delicious food and funky music. Tings an' Times is a great bar with a reggae vibe. hectares, the Pretoria National Botanical Garden is a
Everything from steaks to gourmet sandwiches is Live music, not just of the reggae persuasion, can striking oasis outside the city centre. Divided into two December - Singing Christmas Tree This popular
available, plus finger foods and platters if you're in regularly be enjoyed here with lots of bands main sections, these gardens feature South African event sees a number of performances including
the mood to nibble. Open Sun-Wed 7am-12am, providing entertainment well into the night. Open plants and a variety of native trees. Open daily carol singing taking place beneath a large
Thurs-Sat 7am-2am. Mon-Sat 12pm-1.30am/2am, closed Sun. 8am-6pm (no entry after 5pm), admission R18. Christmas tree.
Menlyn One of the city's most popular suburbs and Hatfield Flea Market, 1122 Burnett Street, Hatfield Start the day in Hatfield and have an early
just a short drive from the city centre, Menlyn is a With in excess of 200 stalls operating at this weekly City centre oasis breakfast in the popular News Café
special favourite with shopaholics who flock here to flea market, you'll find plenty of things to spend your restaurant.
visit the impressive Menlyn Park shopping centre. Rand on. Sellers here offer everything from trendy
There are plenty of great bars and restaurants too so clothes to handcrafted gift items plus jewellery,
even if you're not in the mood to shop it's definitely furniture and plenty more. Open Sundays 9am-4pm. From here, head off to join the 9am tour at
worth the trip. one of the city's most poignant attractions,
Freedom Park.
Brooklyn Mall, Cnr Fehrsen & Lange Streets,
Hatfield Home to some of the city's most vibrant Brooklyn Brooklyn Mall is home to over 170
nightlife, Hatfield really comes alive in the evening. different stores including recognisable names like After your visit to Freedom Park, go to the
That's not to say that you shouldn't also check it out the Body Shop and Guess. Shoes, jewellery, kitchen imposing Voortrekker Monument, with its
during the day when the numerous cafés and accessories, and electronics are just some of the museum and collection of impressive friezes.
restaurants, along with the Hatfield Plaza shopping other products available here. The mall also has its
centre, attract large numbers of people. own cinema. Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Check out Eastwood Village, home to a
Sun 9am-2pm. number of shops and restaurants, including
Arcadia Here you'll find one of Pretoria's most Harrie's Pancakes which is a great choice for
recognisable landmarks, the Union Buildings. You Take a break in Burgers Park Pretoria's oldest lunch.
can go for a walk through the expanse of parkland or Suburban shopping splurge park covers around 4 hectares and was built in
check out the view from up on Government Avenue. the Victorian style. It's the perfect place to
Also in this area you'll come across Arcadia Park, escape to if you're looking for a change of
home to the Pretoria Art Museum. A number of great scenery. Check out the fountains and flowers or
restaurants and shops can be found at Arcadia's just sit under one of the tall trees and enjoy the
Eastwood Village complex. shade. Open daily 8am-6pm.