Kuier@TheCastle – the Saturday outdoor market unpacked

CBD’s biggest family-friendly market: Festive edition

Last updated: Monday, 18 November 2024 

For November, Kuier@TheCastle, Cape Town CBD’s biggest family friendly market, is turning into the city’s biggest gift market with over 120 vendors. You can also make a gift, like a tuft rug or jewellery, or adopt a pet from Paws-A-While, the animal adoption non-profit. Here’s more reasons to visit this monthly market at the Castle of Good Hope.

1. MEET ALL KINDS OF CAPETONIANS THERE 

It’s a warm and creative gathering of people from all walks of life. They bring along their families to enjoy shopping from artists and artisans and listen to the stories of the makers while their kids get creative and enjoy a host of activities. 

Get a taste of what the market is like: 

2. GIFT MARKET

Kuier’s festive season theme is “shop local, gift thoughtfully”, and there will be a variety of unique and handcrafted goods from local artisans and designers. There’s homeware, fashion, art, accessories and much more.

Plus, the festive theme continues when the market returns on 14 and 15 December. Keep an eye out for updates and all you need to know. 

Kuier@TheCastle will be the CBD's biggest gift market. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

3. 120+ VENDORS 

There’s a smorgasbord of over 120 makers with interesting stories. The amazing luxury women’s wear designer, Thabo Makhetha, will be there. 

So are ceramists and textile designers, like Whimsical Collection, who do dreamy prints. Kingsdale Emporio, with their tongue-in-cheek, conversation-starter statement socks, have a stall too. 

Support over 120 local brands and makers. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

4. NEW COLLAB WITH PAWS-A-WHILE

This month, because of Kuier’s collaboration with Paws-A-While, an animal welfare non-profit, you can adopt a loveable new furry family member or shop for wonderful pet accessories.

Paws-A-While is a proud member of the Cape Animal Welfare Forum. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

5. DISCOUNTED CASTLE ENTRY ON MARKET DAYS

You’ll also get access to all the museums and exhibitions at the 385-year-old Castle of Good Hope. Like the Koena Art Institute, a gallery of the indigenous art, where you can see Khoisan art and film screenings.

The market is shaded and there’s comfy bean bags scattered everywhere. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

6. EXPLORE THE STALLS & THE CASTLE 

The market opens at 10am and closes at 4pm. People tend to stay for a couple of hours, wandering from stall to stall and into the nooks and crannies of the Castle. The market is in the square under stretch tents, and there’s a harvest table and comfy bean bags scattered everywhere.

There's lots to discover at Kuier. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

7. WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES 

Make yourself something special for the holidays, or create a gift for a friend at one of the 13 creative workshops stalls. There’s mosaic jewellery making, crocheting, beading, kids cookie decorating and much more.

There’s creative workshops for all ages and a dedicated Kids Creative Corner. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

8. FREE ENTRY FOR KIDS UNDER 7 

Bring the whole family: Kids under seven get in for free, and it's R15 for pensioners (and students). For everyone else, it’s just R30.

With affordable entry prices, you can spend the whole day out with the family. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

9. FOOD TRUCKS: VEGAN, CAPE MALAY & MORE 

This month you can look forward to Ty’s Bagels, Cape Malay, A Mouthful Burgers, the Vegan Food Truck, fresh juices from Speedo Juice, The Pink Coffee Club Truck, Little Lemons and a selection of local beers and gins. 

Enjoy an array of food and drinks from. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

10. SECURE & FREE PARKING 

It’s easy access to the Castle via Darling Street, there’s a side pathway. There's also arrows and signage on the street poles to point people to where the parking is. Plus there’s plenty of security. 

Parking is easily accessible via Darling street entrance, there’s a side pathway. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

NOVEMBER MARKET – ALL INFO 

Date: Saturday, 30 November 2024
Time: 10am to 4pm
Entry fee: Adults R30, children and pensioners R15, children under seven enter free
Buy tickets: At the entrance and online via Quicket
Parking: Secure free parking via the Darling Street entrance
Location: Castle of Good Hope, Darling Street, Cape Town
Read more: Via their website

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