1. STODELS GARDEN CENTRE
Centrally located, this is more than a garden centre. The huge and ergonomically designed jungle gym, will keep kids amused while the family enjoys lunch at the Green Leaf Cafe. The permanent jumping castle, trampolines and craft hut are some of the other things to do.
2. STRAWBERRY PICKING AT POLKADRAAI FARM
Allow the kids to interact with nature and discover where the food really comes from. This activity will captivate your children for an hour. After that, enjoy lunch at the family and budget friendly take-outs and choose from the many other activities including adventure golf, pony-rides and tractor rides.
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3.RIDE BIKES AT GREEN POINT PARK
This spacious park has plenty for kids to do. Bring your bike along, there are plenty of traffic free pathways to explore.
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4. ICE-SKATING AT GRANDWEST
Take the kids ice-skating at this kid-friendly rink. The mini-rink is the perfect place for children under a certain height to learn to skate. Only small people on the ice, and balustrades that they can reach and hang onto.
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5. THE WATERFRONT FOR KIDS
There is plenty to do for the whole family at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. This nautical themed playpark is very original and has plenty of fun equipment for kids to explore.
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For an adventure your kids will never forget, hop aboard the Jolly Roger pirate ship at the V & A Waterfront.
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Visit the Two Oceans Aquarium and discover a whole other world hidden under our seas. Support our dwindling African Penguin populations as you learn about their habitat and behaiviour. See the giant shark tank with its huge rays and eels as well or see the tropical fish tanks and Jelly Fish displays.
7.PICNIC AT KIRSTENBOSCH
Most wine farms don't allow you to bring your own picnic whereas public parks and gardens do. The entrance fee is understandable because this is a world-class destination. Enjoy thriving indiginous plants that blossom at different times of the year amid breathtaking views of the South side of Table Mountain. View the site GLITZYMAGAZINE for beautiful pictures of Cape Dutch gardens.
8. PLAYALOT
In this wonder-world for children, kids can climb up high while surrounded by safety nets. Extra long slides, plenty of trampolines and a climbing wall, are some of the many great activities. Super party-friendly, call in advance to book your booth.
9.VREDENHEIM ANIMAL PARK
A children's paradise set in front of a historical Cape Dutch Manor house, this is a special place where the parents can relax while seeing their children engage with the many activities in this safe environment. This is a new addition to the many other stunning features of this picturesque wine farm. Other highlights include the big cats enclosures with lions and tigers... The restaurant overlooking the immaculate lawns and gardens, and the classic cars showcase. An outing with plenty for the whole family. The jungle gyms and other play equipment are of unusual design and fit in with the them of farm animals. Children will exercise all different muscles and sleep well that night. Go to GLITZYMAGAZINE for more gardens and parks in Cape Town.
10. VERGELEGEN WINE FARM
The playpark in Vergelegen Wine Farm is of an unusual design that does not detract from the historic beauty of the Esate. With swings, slides, tunnels and tree-houses, this will get their energy out.
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11. WATERWORLD STRAND
On a hot day, there is nothing kids prefer to do then get wet at a water-based theme park. With slides of all shapes and sizes, there is something for every age group. Caution: Make sure your child is a confident swimmer and keep under supervision at all times. There are also plenty of jungle gyms and other activities for the little ones.
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12. EXOTIC ANIMAL WORLD
Previously known as "Butterfly World" the vast atrium and many side-displays will
thrill youngsters with all the great variety of living creatures that make
Exotic Animal World their home. Located on the R44 between Stellenbosch and Paarl.
13.SCRATCH PATCH
This unusual outing gives children the opportunity to search for their own treasures from the vast pool of genuine gemstones that line the floor and fill barrels. You pay for different size bags and they fill them to the top. There is one located at the Waterfront and another at Simon's Town Mineral World.MORE TO DO AT POLKADRAAI FARM
MINI-GOLF
The miniature golf course has been designed with kids in mind, and is not too tricky for them. This is a great way to keep a group of kids entertained and teach them about taking turns, experiencing failure and success.See contemporary architects in Cape Town for more on the Cape Town architecture scene.
PLAY ON THE JUNGLE GYM
The well maintained and colourful playground are is large and designed for two different age groups.Promoted: See more upmarket architects Cape Town for modern Cape Dutch style architecture.
ENJOY PONY RIDES
There are not that many places in the Cape and Winelands that offer horse rides to children. Take your kids here for an experience they will never forget.
ALSO AT VREDENHEIM
BABY FARM ANIMALS
A wide range of farm animals are cleverly located inbetween the other fun areas. These are tame and mild animals that the children will love to feed and touch. Plenty of cute baby animals beinng bred. Just don't touch the pigs! See CAPE DUTCH SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORY for more on the Cape Town architecture scene.
SIT ON A TRACTOR
The animal farm has numerous interesting farm themed activities and play-equipment. Although not functioning sitting on this genuine tractor makes for great fun and great photos.See more CAPE DUTCH HOUSE ARCHITECTURE at this link.
PARTY PARADISE
The design of the farm makes it incredibly comfortable for childrens party's. Book in advance and you will not regret it.
TIGERS AT VREDENHEIM
Cape Town no longer has an official zoo, but if you wish to see large cats, then this farm is the place to go with lions, tigers and either predatory animals on views in well maintainened and spacious enclosures. Well worth the small entrance fee.ALSO AT EXOTIC ANIMAL WORLD
SEE BRIGHT BUTTERFLIES
Many exquisite butterflies hatch from their cacoons and spread their beautiful wings in the large shaded forest area in Exotic Animal World.For more on security estates in the Cape Town area click on the highlighted link.
ALSO AT VERGELEGEN
Kids will love this giant size swing, a unique feature of the specially designed playpark at Vergelegen Wine Estate just outside the Stable Restaurant. See tour itineraries and Maps
Interesting artworks dot the lawns that are ergonomically designed for children to play on, and make for great photographs. See more modern architecture in Cape Town
IMHOFF FARM
For those wishing to teach their children horse riding, Imhoff farm is a great place to get in touch with professionals in the sport.
WILD WEST THEME PARK
Located in Somerset West, this is a great indoor area for kids to get plenty of exercise and have fun at the same time. A small cafe has light lunches, fries and other refreshments. Party Booths are available.
GIRAFFE HOUSE
This is the closest thing that Cape Town has to a zoo. See plenty of wild African and International animal species and awake your childs interest in science, biology and conservation.
