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Bathurst Pubs

Bathurst Pub Tour

July 4, 2023 Bathurstian 0

Bathurst, a quaint town located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, may be small in size but it is big on charm. In addition to its historical landmarks and natural beauty, Bathurst is known for its lively pub scene. These establishments have not only stood the test of time, but they have also become an integral part of the community’s social fabric. Let’s take a closer look at the rich history, top-rated pubs, social significance, pub food scene, and the relationship between Bathurst’s pubs and local breweries.

Bradshaws Mill

Bradshaws Mill

May 16, 2023 Bathurstian 0

Bradshaws Mill is a historic water mill located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The mill was built in the early 1820s by Thomas Bradshaw, a British settler who arrived in the area in 1819. Bradshaw’s Mill was used to grind wheat and maize into flour, which was then sold to local farmers and traders.

Clumber Church

Clumber Church

December 4, 2022 Bathurstian 0

The siting of the Clumber Church was central to the Nottingham Party of 1820, the area where this Party from Nottinghamshire, England, settled. They formed a part of some 3800 persons, known as the 1820 Settlers, the majority of whom settled in the area between what is now known as Port Elizabeth and the Great Fish River, the Eastern border of the Cape Colony; a region known as the Zuurveld.

Bathurst Museum

Bathurst Agricultural Museum

August 9, 2022 Bathurstian 0

In 1978, the first building erected, later named the “Geoff Palmer Hall”. This was officially opened by Dr Douglas Hey (then Director of Nature Conservation) who stated that the Museum was of importance not only to Bathurst but also to the whole of South Africa. In 1981 an addition of 60ft was built and completed.

The Big Pineapple

The Big Pineapple

November 30, 2020 Bathurstian 0

Standing just under 56 feet tall, the “Big Pineapple” outside of Bathurst, South Africa is the world’s largest pineapple building.

St Johns Church

St John the Evangelist – St Johns Church

November 27, 2020 Bathurstian 1

The Anglican church in Bathurst is the church of St John the Evangelist, it is a church with a long and interesting history. The worshippers at this church are mainly from the village of Bathurst and the surrounding farming community.

The Powder Magazine

The Powder Magazine

November 24, 2020 Bathurstian 0

Built in 1821, the Powder Magazine is the oldest extant building in Bathurst (click here to view on google maps). The building itself boasts a unique domed ceiling and walls of 60cm thickness. It is an essential part of the tourism offering of the historic town but there is no infrastructure to secure it from vandalism. Local groups do what they can to care for the site but resources are scarce.

Morley House

Morley House

November 24, 2020 Bathurstian 0

Morley House is an exquisite historic home. I first went there in the late 1980s, when it was a home and antique shop. Oh my… the yellowwood woodwork, red baked floor tiles, crooked passages, low doorways. It was all just so perfect! There is an oldish rondavel in the backyard, which I am convinced might have been the original kitchen. Since there are no known plans, it is difficult to be sure. The bathrooms, would have been added, possibly in place of the old pantry.