The beautiful town of Darling is the perfect weekend getaway destination, offereing myriad activities, both in the town and surrounds.
Darling is rolling out the red carpet this festive season with extended opening hours but may be closed on certain festive holidays
Darling Opening Times – Festive Season 2016
Darling Tourism and the Butter Museum with Mystery Walking Trail
Normal Opening hours
Mon – Thurs 09:00 -13:00 & 14:00 – 16:00
Friday 09:00 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 15:30
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 10:00 – 15:00
Contact: 022 492 3361
Festive season opening times:
19 – 21 December 09:00 -13:00 & 14:00 – 16:00
22 December 09:00 – 15:30
24 & 24 December 10:00 – 15:00
Closed on Sunday 25 December
26 – 27 December 10:00 – 15:00
28 – 29 December 09:00 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 16:00
30 December 09:00 – 13:00
Closed on 1 January 2017
2 January 10:00 – 15:00
Thereafter Normal opening hours again
!Khwa ttu
Open daily from 09:00 – 17:00
Closed on 25 December
Where: R27 West Coast Road
Contact: +27 22 492 2998 | [email protected] | www.khwattu.org
Book League
Closed 25 December and 1 January. Open every other day!!!
Contact: 022 492 2667
Brigs Barn
Brigs will be closed from 15:00 Christmas eve
Closed on Christmas day,
Open – Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.
Where: c/o Main Rd and van der Stel Str
Contact: 022 492 2451
Café Mosaic
Monday – Saturday 08:00 – 21:00
Sunday 09:00 – 19:00
Where: Main Road, Darling
Contact: 022 492 2307 | 082 402 0963
Chicory Cheese
Closed 25, 26 December and 01 January
Where: 5 Long Street Darling
Contact: 076 975 6197 | 072 852 6644
Cloof Wine Estate
Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
Closed on Sundays
Closed 24 December & 31 December
Where: R315 between Darling and Malmesbury, Mamreweg Road
Contact: 022 492 2839 | [email protected] | www.cloof.co.za
Darling Brew
Monday & Tues – 9am – 5pm
Wed to Sat – 9 am – 8pm
Sun – 9am – 4pm
24th Dec – 9am – 4pm
25th Dec – Closed
31st Dec – 9am – 5pm
1st Jan – Closed
Bookings Highly Recommended
Where: Darling Brew Tasteroom & Brewery: 48 Caledon Street, Darling
Open 7 days a week during school holidays.
Contact: +27 (0)21 286 1099 | [email protected] | www.darlingbrew.co.za
Darling Cellars
19 – 23 December 08:00 – 17:00
24 December 10:00 – 14:00
26 December 10:00 – 14:00
27-30 December 08:00 – 17:00
31 December 10:00 – 14:00
02 January 2017 10:00 – 14:00
They serve cheese platters
Where: Between Malmesbury & Darling on the R315
Contact: 022 492 2276 | [email protected] | www.darlingcellars.co.za
Darling Lodge
Christmas Lunch under the Pepper Tree
Where: 22 Pastorie Street, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3062 | www.darlinglodge.co.za | [email protected]
Darling Sweet
Mon to Sat 08:00 – 17:00
Sunday 10:00 – 14:00
27 December 09:00 – 14:00
Closed 25 & 26 Dec and 01 & 02 Jan
Where: 7 Long Street Road, Darling, R315
Contact: +27 (0)83 235 4002 | www.darlingsweet.co.za | [email protected]
Evita se Perron
12 December 2016 to 8 January 2017 – 9:00 to 16:00
Closed on 25 & 26 December and 1 & 2 January
Where: 8 Arcadia Street, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 2851 | [email protected] | www.evita.co.za
Groote Post Vineyards
Groote Post Tasting Room: Daily 10h00 – 16h00
Closed: 24 – 26 December & 1st January 2017
Where: Darling Hills Road, Darling
Contact: 022 492 2825 | [email protected] | www.grootepost.com
And Hilda’s Kitchen
Hildas Kitchen: Wednesday – Sundays as normal. Lunch only. Bookings Essential.
Closed: 24 – 26 December
Open: 27 December
Closed: 1st January 2017
First week of January as per normal Wednesday – Sunday.
Where: Darling Hills Road, Darling,
Contact: 022 492 2825 | [email protected]
Ormonde Wines
Open Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00 Saturdays & Public Holidays 09:00 – 15:00
Closed 25 & 26 December / 01 & 02 January
Where: Mount Pleasant Street, Darling
Contact: 082 839 2956 | [email protected] | www.ormonde.co.za
The Flying Pig
Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00
Saturday 08:00 – 15:00
24 December 08:00 – 14:00
26 December 09:30 – 15:00
31 December 08:00 – 14:00
Closed 25 December & 1 January
Where: 3 Station Street, Darling
Contact: +27 22 492 3677 | +27 73 361 1091 | www.flyingpigcured.com
Darling Tourism Bureau
The Museum recreates life in a bygone era with fascinating displays of Victorian clothing, china and household furniture, rooms partitioned depicting daily life such as a shop, a laundry room, school and buttery. From the museum you can take a self guided historic walking tour – maps can be purchased for a mere R2 at the museum. Should you want a little more excitement than on your walk, then ask for the Darling Mystery Tour instead and challenge your mind on this innovative treasure hunt.
• Child Friendly • Info • Walking Tours • Wildflower Society
Open 7 Days a week | Booking Essential
Where: Pastorie Street, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3361 | [email protected] | www.darlingtourism.co.za
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