Grassy Park
District of Retreat
in City of Cape Town of Western Cape, South Africa

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-34.055 and 18.476 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -34° 3' 18" and E 18° 28' 34"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 11:26 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:23 am and 6:02 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
22.221 and -159.561 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Haena
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Delve into Grassy Park

The district Grassy Park of Retreat in City of Cape Town (Western Cape) is a district located in South Africa about 815 mi south-west of Pretoria, the country's capital town.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Malmesbury and Hermanus. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 62 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 71 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 46%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 58% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

16°C (62 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

17°C (63 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

16°C (62 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

14 on Klein Constantia

Address
2,9 mi
14 Klein Constantia Road
7806 Cape Town
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 18:00
Weekend: closed


The Last Word Constantia

Address
2,7 mi
Spaanschemat River Road
7806 Constantia
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Alphen Boutique

Address
3,3 mi
Alphen Drive
7806 Constantia
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ALPHEN HOTEL

Address
3,3 mi
ALPHEN DRIVE
7848 Cape Town
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Colona Castle Manor House

Address
2,9 mi
1 Verwood Road,off Old Boyes Drive, Lakeside
7945 Cape Town
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 22:00 - Checkin: 09:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Greenways Hotel

Address
4,4 mi
1 Torquay Ave Upper Claremont, UPPER CLAREMONT
7708 Cape Town
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Glen Avon Lodge

Address
2,7 mi
No 1, Strawberry Lane Constantia
7806 Cape Town
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 08:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dongola House

Address
2,6 mi
30 Airlie Place
7806 Cape Town
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Summit Place Guest House

Address
2,8 mi
15 Summit Way
7806 Cape Town
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Wild Olive Guest House

Address
4,3 mi
4 Keurboom Road
7708 Youngsfield,Lansdowne
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a tertiary education and research institute in Muizenberg, South Africa, established in September 2003. AIMS was formed as a partnership between the following universities: University of Stellenbosch, University of Cambridge, University of Cape Town, University of Oxford, University of Paris-Sud, and University of the Western Cape.

Located at -34.1072, 18.4706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Mathematical institutes, Universities in the Western Cape, Educational institutions established in 2003, Research institutes in South Africa

Pollsmoor Prison

Pollsmoor Prison, officially, Pollsmoor Maximum Security Prison is a prison in the Cape Town suburb of Tokai in South Africa. Nelson Mandela was the most famous inmate of the prison. He describes Pollsmoor Prison as "the truth of Oscar Wilde's haunting line about the tent of blue that prisoners call the sky. " Pollsmoor is a maximum security prison with little means in the way of escape. Some of South Africa's most dangerous criminals and roughest gangsters are held in Pollsmoor Prison.

Located at -34.0686, 18.4322 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1964 establishments in South Africa, Prisons in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Cape Town

False Bay College

False Bay College is located in Cape Town, South Africa. False Bay College forms part of the band of education known as further education and training (FET). They offer FET courses from NQF levels 2 to 4. Eighty per cent of courses are in this band, and 20 per cent are on higher education and adult basic education and training (ABET).

Located at -34.1072, 18.4686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Higher education in South Africa, Education in Cape Town, Educational institutions established in 2002

International Peace University of South Africa

International Peace University of South Africa was formed when the Islamic College of Southern Africa (ICOSA) and Darul Arqam Islamic Institute (DAII) merged.

Located at -33.9756, 18.5231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities in the Western Cape

Newlands Cricket Ground

Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town is a South African cricket ground. It is the home of the Cape Cobras, who play in the SuperSport Series, MTN Domestic Championship and Standard Bank Pro20 competitions. It is also a venue for Test matches. Newlands is regarded as one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world, being overlooked by Table Mountain and Devil's Peak. It is close to Newlands Stadium, which is a rugby union and football venue.

Located at -33.9737, 18.4689 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Cape Town, Cricket grounds in South Africa, National stadiums, Test cricket grounds in South Africa

Saint James Church massacre

The Saint James Church massacre was a massacre perpetrated on St James Church in Kenilworth, Cape Town on 25 July 1993 by four cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army (APLA). 11 members of the congregation were killed and 58 wounded. In 1998 the attackers were granted amnesty for their participation by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Located at -33.9924, 18.477 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1993, 1993 in South Africa, Mass murder in 1993, Events associated with apartheid, Massacres in South Africa, Terrorism in South Africa, People murdered in South Africa, Massacres in places of worship

Bergvliet High School

Bergvliet High School is a public high school in the suburb of Bergvliet in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Located at -34.0415, 18.4526 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Cape Town, Educational institutions established in 1957

Grove Primary School (South Africa)

The Grove Primary school is a school from pre-primary to grade 7 in Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Located at -33.9828, 18.4603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Cape Town, Educational institutions established in 1885

Herschel Girls' School

Herschel Girls' School is a private, boarding and day school for girls, located in Claremont, a southern suburb of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Located at -33.9875, 18.4639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Anglican schools in South Africa, Boarding schools in South Africa, Schools in Cape Town, Private schools in the Western Cape, Girls' schools in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 1922

Southern Suburbs, Cape Town

The Southern Suburbs are a group of suburbs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. This group includes Rondebosch, Claremont, Plumstead, Ottery, Wynberg, Newlands, Constantia and Bishopscourt, and to some aspects Pinelands and Observatory too.

Located at -33.9833, 18.475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Cape Town

Wynberg Boys' High School

Wynberg Boys' High School is a traditional boys school in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, founded in 1841.

Located at -33.9964, 18.4589 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Cape Town, Educational institutions established in 1841, Boarding schools in South Africa, Boys' schools in South Africa

Alexander Sinton Secondary School

Alexander Sinton Secondary School, also known as Alexander Sinton High School is an English-medium school in Athlone, South Africa, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. As of 2006 it had some 1,113 students and was staffed by 35 educators. http://www. khanya. co. za/schools/khanyaschool. php?emisno=0105483311. In 2006 the Western Cape Education Department designated it one of 10 "Arts and Culture focus schools" to be set up over the following three years. http://curriculum. wcape. school.

Located at -33.9759, 18.5125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Cape Town

South Peninsula High School

South Peninsula High School is a secondary school in Diep River, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. As of 2010 it had 999 students. The school celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2010, after opening in 1950. The school is twinned with Great Sankey High School, in Warrington, England and co-runs an exchange programme for staff and students with GSHS each year.

Located at -34.0292, 18.4617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Cape Town

Bergvliet Primary School

Bergvliet Primary School is a co-educational primary school located in Bergvliet, Cape Town, South Africa. Founded in 1950, the school currently has over 700 students enrolled, offering education from Reception Grade to Grade 7.

Located at -34.0461, 18.4599 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Cape Town, Primary schools in South Africa

Wynberg Girls' High School

Wynberg Girls' High School is a public school for girls in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Founded in 1884, Wynberg Girls High School is one of the oldest all-girls schools in South Africa. The first headmistress, Miss Margaret Stewart, was supported by two teachers and catered to 27 pupils. Initially a co-educational school, WGHS soon became an all-girls school and was known as Ladies' Seminary.

Located at -34.0028, 18.4639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Cape Town, Educational institutions established in 1884, Girls' schools in South Africa, School buildings completed in 1900

Kenwyn, Cape Town

Kenwyn is a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa.

Located at -33.9989, 18.5086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Cape Town

Maynardville Open-Air Theatre

The Maynardville Open-Air Theater is an outdoor theater in Maynardville Park, Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa. It seats 720 people and is most well known for its annual Shakespeare in the Park plays.

Located at -34.0068, 18.4645 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Theatres in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Cape Town, Visitor attractions in Cape Town, Cape Town culture, Outdoor theatres, Theatres completed in 1950

Retreat railway station

Retreat railway station is a Metrorail station in Retreat, a suburb of Cape Town. It is a stop on the Southern Line, and the terminus of the Cape Flats Line. The station is located next to a terminus of Golden Arrow Bus Services and a large minibus taxi rank, forming a major transport interchange for the South Peninsula region. The station building is on the western side of the line, attached to Platform 1. Platforms 2 and 3 are on an island.

Located at -34.06, 18.463 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Cape Town, Metrorail Western Cape stations

Christel House South Africa

Christel House South Africa is a school located in Cape Town, South Africa. The school was opened in January 2002. A new facility was recently built and dedicated in March 2009. Christel House South Africa provides education from kindergarten to the 12th grade. The school has more than 600 students and 64 total staff members. Christel House South Africa operates 250 days out of the year. Also, the school was given a perfect score from the UMALUSI, an agency that accredits independent schools.

Located at -34.0108, 18.5142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Cape Town, Primary schools in South Africa, High schools in South Africa

Zeekoevlei

Zeekoevlei is a major freshwater lake on the Cape Flats near Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa. The name means "hippopotamus vlei," with "vlei" being Afrikaans for "lake", and "zeekoe" (i.e. "sea-cow") being an archaic spelling of the Afrikaans for hippopotamus. Zeekoevlei Nature Reserve (established in June 2000) is based on the lake. It is separated by a peninsula from the Rondevlei Nature Reserve and preserves endangered Cape Lowland Freshwater Wetland ecosystems.

Located at -34.0667, 18.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of South Africa, Landforms of the Western Cape, Protected areas of the Western Cape

Cape Academy of Mathematics, Science and Technology

The Cape Academy of Mathematics, Science and Technology, often abbreviated to "Cape Academy", is a co-educational public boarding school, situated in the Constantia Valley of Cape Town, South Africa. The Cape Academy was founded in 2004 by the Western Cape Education Department to offer quality instruction in the sciences to students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, as part of the government's strategy to fill the skills gap present in South Africa.

Located at -34.0481, 18.4289 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boarding schools in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 2004, Schools in Cape Town

Crawford railway station (Cape Town)

Crawford railway station is a Metrorail station that serves the suburbs of Rondebosch East and Crawford in Cape Town, South Africa. It is served by trains on the Cape Flats Line. The station, which is located between First Avenue in Rondebosch East and Allister Road in Crawford, has two side platforms and a station building at ground level on the west side of the tracks. The platforms are connected by two pedestrian subways.

Located at -33.9764, 18.5011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Cape Town, Metrorail Western Cape stations

Claremont railway station (Cape Town)

Claremont railway station is a Metrorail station on the Southern Line, serving the suburb of Claremont in Cape Town. The station has three tracks, served by a side platform and an island platform; the station building is at ground level on the western side of the tracks. Adjacent to the station is major bus station of the Golden Arrow Bus Services and a large minibus taxi rank.

Located at -33.9817, 18.4669 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Cape Town, Metrorail Western Cape stations

Windsor High School (Cape Town)

Windsor High School is situated in the suburb of Rondebosch East in Cape Town, South Africa. First established in 1935, it moved into its present building in 1938 and was known as Lansdowne High. Its first incarnation under the old apartheid system was as a school exclusively reseved for the white population group. In 1981 the Lansdowne High name was changed in favour of the current Windsor High School, named after the school board held an open competition to rename the school.

Located at -33.9864, 18.5008 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Cape Town

Wynberg Military Base Stadium

Wynberg Military Base Stadium is a floodlit football stadium, situated in Wynberg suburb of Cape Town, at the Western Cape Province in South Africa. It is basically a part of the Wynberg Military Base, or to be more exact, a part of the Wynberg Military Base Sports Facilities.

Located at -34.009, 18.4609 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soccer venues in South Africa, Sports venues in Cape Town


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Grassy Park