One of the best family outings in Durban
Visit the charming Heritage Market for one of the most fun-filled family outings in Durban. The Heritage Market is easy to find as it’s right on the main road running through Hillcrest. This remarkable “shopping centre” consists of a series of green-roofed, Victorian-style buildings set in an abundance of rose gardens. The beautiful and spacious setting makes for a relaxed and enjoyable outdoor shopping experience.
Facilities and services at the Heritage Market
The Heritage Market offers facilities and services to make your family day out as pleasant as possible in every way. Make use of:
- Over 700 free parking spaces
- Clean toilets
- Baby changing areas
- 24 hour security
- Car guards to watch your car in the parking lot
Shopping for all ages
Despite their general attitude toward shopping, even dads like to shop for things that interest them! Few family outings in Durban offer the sheer variety of family-friendly shopping you’ll find at the Heritage Market, especially in such a pleasant environment. Anticipate a variety of shops for everyone from the tiniest tot to the oldest grandpa. Shop for:
- Arts, crafts and gifts
- Fashion and Jewellery
- Food and entertainment
- Health and beauty
- Home interiors
- Pets
- Services
- Sports and outdoors
- Technology and music
Family entertainment
The Heritage Market offers family entertainment for both young and established families. Families with young children might choose to have brunch or tea at a restaurant overlooking the rose gardens, as they host a permanent jumping castle and jungle gym for little ones to play on.
The Heritage Theatre is great for families with teenagers. The theatre hosts an assortment of shows including comedy and live music performances. Guests can attend either the show or the supper theatre, which includes a two course meal. Make sure to check ahead for what’s showing.
As a family, take the time to:
- Walk through the gardens. Admire the colours, shapes and sizes of the beautiful roses, and enjoy their different fragrances.
- Visit the wetland by the restaurant strip. Count all the different types of birds you can see!
To keep yourself updated on forthcoming attractions at The Heritage Market, refer to the useful website events calendar.
Eating out with your family
Take your pick from the restaurant strip! Choose from coffee shops, restaurants and specialty food cafés. For the adventurous family there are exotic cuisines at Bangkok Wok (Thai food) and Yang Chinese Restaurant. Curry and seafood fans are accommodated at Curry-Okies and Q4 Prawns, and for those who love their meat there’s Butcher Boys. Star Anise is a classy café with special confectionery and Woodrose Coffee Shop has an extensive menu with delicious offerings for all ages.
For fresh and well-priced fare, stop by Everfresh on your way out for fruit and veggies. After a family day out and about, Everfresh’s wraps and variety of salad ingredients are ideal for making up your own quick and easy supper. Young kids will delight in choosing the ingredients for their dinner and making the wraps themselves at the dinner table.
Country Market
If you’re choosing from a list of family outings in Durban, the Country Market (located at The Heritage Market) is a fantastic option. At the market you’ll find a range of fresh and organic foods and herbs, as well as handmade breads and hand-crafted toys. There’s wine-tasting for moms and dads, and pony rides for the little ones. Kids will love the animal farmyard where they can visit with the animals, learn about them and even give them a pat! The Country Market takes place on the last Sunday of every month (other than December).
Treat your family to a wonderful morning at The Heritage Market for one of the most fun-filled family outings in Durban!
