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Faerie Glen, Pretoria

Faerie Glen
A Jacaranda lined street in Pretoria

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The name of the suburb might conjure up images of faeries resting in mossy, tree-filled vales, but in reality Faerie Glen sits on the southern slopes of the Bronberg Mountain, a popular, fairly old, large and developed suburb, in between Lynwood and Garsfontein in Pretoria's eastern suburbs.

It's a popular suburb in which to live, although new developments have thankfully slowed. Access in and out of Pretoria is a quick 15 minute trip, whilst OR Tambo airport is only 30 minutes away. It helps too that the suburb is accessible from major highways - the N1 and the N4. Faerie Glen's leafy streets and well established gardens give it a rather sedate, pretty feel and life here functions as something of a village, with residents not having to travel far to shop or for recreation.

Weekend activities close at hand include the National Botanical Gardens - green lawns beneath spreading shade trees, pretty foot paths in amongst any number of medicinal plants, cycads, aloes, succulents and 198 species of bird - a perfect place to picnic or meet up with friends and the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve - popular for walks, a cuppa at the tea garden and sighting the extraordinary bird life that makes Pretoria so pretty.

Head a little further east from Pretoria out to Sammy Marks Museum, although museum-like it is not. This beautifully maintained old homestead of the former mining magnate is a wonderful place to come and have tea, to stroll around the gorgeous gardens or tour the Victorian house. The original farm dates back to the 1880s and the feeling of that time still graces the terraces and permeates the lawns where you can also enjoy a quick game of croquet.

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Faerie Glen Nature Reserve

Boasting idyllic scenery and an abundance of birdlife, The Faerie Glen Nature Reserve in Pretoria is a popular 128ha sanctuary, with an interesting series of nature trails and walks. The reserve transitions between bankenveld (grassland) and sour bushveld, and visitors will delight in observing the national flower ... more information

Pretoria National Botanical Gardens

The gardens contain indigenous plants from all over South Africa, including cycads and aloes, grouped according to their climatic region, all clearly marked. They are especially attractive in winter when many different species of aloe are in flower, and in spring when the daisies and mesem ... more information

Sammy Marks Museum

A visit to the Victorian style home of South Africa’s first industrialist and entrepreneur, Sammy Marks, is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. The beautiful home, known as Zwartkoppies hall, is set in park-like gardens on an estate about 23 kilometres outside of Pretoria. The gracious home has no fewer ... more information

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The Garden Restaurant

Where: Garsfontein
How much (per person): On Request

The Collection Venue is pleased to announce the launch and opening of our Sunday Garden Venue. A full a-la-carte lunch menu will be ser ... more information

Atterbury Value Mart

Where: Faerie Glen
How much (per person): Free to Browse

You'll enjoy a one stop - shop and go experience at the Atterbury Value Mart in Faerie Glen Pretoria. With plenty of easily accesible par ... more information

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Nuvo Cuisine

Where: Faerie Glen

Nuvo Cuisine may have a typical Parisian look and feel to it, but the influences from Italy and Thailand are undeniable. As its name implies, this is about top quality cuisine with a modern twist. The ... more information

Steak-Inn Grill & Butcher

Where: Faerie Glen

Steak-Inn, located at The Boardwalk Centre in Faerie Glen, raises the bar for the traditional South African steakhouse. The nearby lake provides a fantastic vista for a leisurely lunch engagement, whi ... more information

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Events and/or Festivals in Faerie Glen

Hazel Food Christmas Market

Location: Pretoria
Duration: 3 days

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