Castle of Good Hope

17/10/2026

🌱 From Garden to Table! 🌿
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming learners from Range Primary School in Eersterivier to the Castle’s garden, a space that has been transformed from an area once occupied by homeless people into a thriving garden.

The learners had a wonderful opportunity to engage with the Castle’s CEO, Mr. Calvyn Gilfellan, who shared valuable insights into the importance of growing our own food and eating fresh produce from the garden.

Under this year’s theme, “From Garden to Table,” the visit highlighted the importance of sustainable food practices, healthy eating and making the most of the land around us. 🌱🥬

14/10/2026

🌿🧹 LET’S CLEAN UP, GREEN UP & GIVE BACK! 💚🌍

The Castle of Good Hope invites YOU to join us as we celebrate Garden Day 2026! 🌱✨

This year’s theme is “FROM GARDEN TO TABLE – GROW, GATHER, CELEBRATE!” 🌿🥕🍅

In the spirit of this theme, we are coming together to promote environmental awareness, community participation and the importance of caring for our surroundings. Let’s roll up our sleeves and clean up around our beautiful historic premises while making a positive difference!

📅 DATE: Friday, 16 October 2026
⏰ TIME: 9:30 AM
📍 VENUE: Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town

Due to road closures expected over the weekend for the Slave Route event, we have decided to bring our Garden Day celebration forward.

🙌 EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Bring your friends, family, colleagues and community members. Let’s work together towards a cleaner, greener environment! 🌍💚

🧹 Refuse bags will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own cleaning tools.
🧢 Remember to bring your cap and wear comfortable shoes.
💧 Water will be provided.

🌱 GROW TOGETHER. GATHER TOGETHER. CELEBRATE TOGETHER!

Let's show our heritage site some love and take pride in keeping our surroundings clean. Every helping hand counts! 💚🙌

📢 Tag a friend and spread the word! We look forward to seeing you there!

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13/10/2026

A huge thank you to Eagles Nest Primary School from Kraaifontein for visiting the Castle of Good Hope on Friday! 🏰✨

We were delighted to welcome you and share the rich history and heritage of this iconic landmark with your learners.

We hope you enjoyed the experience and look forward to welcoming you back soon! 💙💛

13/10/2026

Italy in Town will be at the Castle on the 21 & 22 Novemmber , please visit their page for more information. You don't want to miss out on this Stylish Italian Event.

TICKET SALE EXTENDED FOR TWO MORE DAYS! 🇮🇹🎟️

Due to a technical error, our ticket sale ended a day earlier than planned. We apologise to everyone who tried to book and couldn’t complete their purchase.

Tickets are available again now, and we’ve extended the sale for two more days to give you another chance to book! 🙌

Thank you for your patience—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

📍 Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town
📅 21–22 November 2026

Book here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/340274-italy-in-town-2026 #/

09/10/2026

✨ A BUSY AND MEMORABLE WEEK AT THE CASTLE! 🏰
The past week has been a hive of activity at the Castle of Good Hope, welcoming learners from Cape Town and other provinces across South Africa! 🇿🇦
Our dedicated Tourism Interns and professional tour guides went above and beyond to ensure that every group enjoyed an unforgettable, engaging, and insightful experience, bringing the rich history and heritage of the Castle to life. 📚✨
We are proud to be a place where history, culture, and learning come together! ❤️🏰

05/10/2026

🏰✨ Another School Visit at the Castle!
Our second group to visit us this morning was Milkwood Primary School! 🎓🏰

Thank you, Milkwood Primary School, for spending the morning with us. We hope you enjoyed your visit as much as we enjoyed hosting you! 💙💛

05/10/2026

🏰✨ A Day of Learning & Discovery at the Castle!
We had the pleasure of welcoming Topline Primary School to the Castle of Good Hope today! 🎓🏰

Our enthusiastic Tourism Interns from CPUT took the learners on an exciting and insightful tour, bringing the Castle’s rich history and heritage to life. 📚✨

02/10/2026

The Annual New Rising Exhibition & Competition began in 2023, led by a small group of artist-teachers,a handful of students, and a shared frustration with how inaccessible the arts industry can be if you don't already "belong".

Raw creativity and talent exist everywhere ,but opporutunity does not. This exhibition is the natural outcome of that belief. It is a platform built by teachers, students and community designed to create sustainable networking, visibility and real opportunities within creative industry.

When visiting the Castle please do make a turn at this beautiful and insightful exhibition which will be displayed till Sunday.

26/09/2026

🏰✨ A QUICK RECAP OF HERITAGE DAY AT THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE 🇿🇦

What a beautiful Heritage Day it was at the Castle of Good Hope! ❤️
From the unveiling of Krotoa’s painting by artist Lizelle Kruger, to the powerful firing of the cannon in the Rear Courtyard, the Castle was filled with history, culture and celebration.

We were also honoured to welcome traditional groups who flocked to the Castle, beautifully dressed in their traditional attire, bringing colour, pride and cultural richness to our historic grounds. 🌿✨
Heritage Day was a wonderful reminder of the diverse stories, traditions and people that form part of South Africa’s rich heritage.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so memorable. 🇿🇦❤️
Our heritage. Our stories. Our Castle. 🏰✨

23/09/2026

🏰 FREE ENTRY AT THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE! 🇿🇦
Bring the whole family and come experience history right here at our National Heritage Site! ❤️

✨ FREE ENTRY
🕙 Normal tours start from 10:00 AM
💥 Cannon firing starts from 10:00 AM

Bring your kids, family and friends and enjoy a day of history, heritage and unforgettable experiences at the Castle of Good Hope.
📍 Castle of Good Hope

Come explore, learn, take pictures and make memories with us! 🏰🇿🇦
Don’t miss out — we can’t wait to welcome you! ❤️