Parsons Hill, Port Elizabeth
Parsons Hill is situated between the Collegiate Girls’ Schools (just behind Greenacres) and Diaz Road in North End. This is a quiet residential neighbourhood that is characterised by spacious old homes and large gardens, wide streets and ample pavements. Many of these homes boast views of the North End Lake, the new stadium and the ocean beyond.
Parsons Hill is flanked by Newton Park and Mount Croix and is parallel to Cape Road (part of the N2 motorway). This makes it very central and accessible to visitors to Port Elizabeth, the capital city of the Eastern Cape and the largest constituent of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan.
Greenacres Shopping Centre is a 10-minute walk from the homes of Parsons Hill, and provides countless shops, boutiques, franchises, restaurants, cinemas, fashion hotspots, coffee shops, and plenty more. There is undercover parking, as well as facilities for the physically disabled here.
The stadium, which was built especially for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, is an awesome spectacle of design and engineering. Visitors to this city should definitely pay it a visit and learn more about the beauty behind this impressive project.
The popular beaches are about 15 minutes away from Parsons Hill, as is the busy city centre and the Donkin Heritage Trail, which is marked by 67 pieces of local artworks that are dedicated to the past and future of our Rainbow Nation.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Sunnyside Guesthouse
Sunnyside Guest Suites is ideally located in Parsons Hill, in the Greenacres area, which is in the centre of Port Elizabeth, and just a few minut...
Island Way Villa
Island Way Villa is set on the highest ridge in Port Elizabeth with 180 degree sea view and spectacular night tranquillity. Guests are afforded t...
Port Elizabeth Guest House
Port Elizabeth Guesthouse is situated close to Greenacres, Newton Park and the Nelson Mandela Soccer Stadium. Accommodation here is warm friendly...
Things to do in the area
Back to Earth Night Market
Enjoy a mid-week pseudo Friday when you visit the Back to Earth Night Market; just minutes away from many of the guest houses and hotels in Port ...
Noteworthy attractions
Donkin Heritage Trail
The Donkin Heritage Trail is named after the Acting Governor of the Cape Colony at the time, Sir Rufane Donkin. South Africans are well acquainte...
Fort Frederick
Like many national monuments, Fort Frederick first appears as little more than a few brick walls, albeit old walls that seem to hold little signi...
St Georges Park Cricket Ground
The oldest park in Port Elizabeth and the site of the second oldest cricket club in the country, St George’s Park lies in the heart of Port Eliza...
Humewood Golf Club
One of South Africa’s top-rated golf clubs, Humewood is a true Links course which has hosted numerous PGA events, including the South African Ope...
Bayworld Museum Complex
The Main Museum of Bayworld blends cultural and natural history. Embark on an exciting journey through time and through the fascinating world aro...
Eastern Cape Beaches
The Eastern Cape in South Africa boasts some of the world’s best beaches and 800 km of unspoilt picturesque coastlines where blue oceans tumble o...
Port Elizabeth Golf Club
Port Elizabeth Golf Club, which is commonly known as "The Hill", was founded in 1890 and is one of South Africa's oldest golf clubs. Today the pl...
Walmer Country Club - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Walmer Country Club with its warm and friendly atmosphere, is 54 years old. It has grown from strength to strength and has over 550 members. Walm...
Cape Recife Nature Reserve
Cape Recife Nature Reserve is one of the best bird-watching locations in Port Elizabeth. The Cape Recife Nature Reserve offers beautiful beach, n...
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