Things to do in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape: The Best Sights & Landmarks

March 18, 2022 Malia Yoakum

Grahamstown (Afrikaans: Grahamstad, Xhosa: iRhini) is a town of about 70,000 people in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is situated about 110 kilometres (70 mi) northeast of Port Elizabeth and 130 kilometres (80 mi) southwest of East London. Grahamstown is the largest town in the Makana Local Municipality, and the seat of the municipal council. It also hosts Rhodes University, the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, and a diocese of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and 6 South African Infantry Battalion.
Restaurants in Grahamstown

1. Cathedral of St Michael and St George

High and Hill Streets, Grahamstown South Africa +27 46 622 2445 http://grahamstowncathedral.org
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Cathedral of St Michael and St George

This stately cathedral’s prominent tower dominates High Street.

Reviewed By Wendles542 - Cape Town, South Africa

Went to listen to a choral recital by the Kwantu choir during the Grahamstown festival. Gorgeous stained glass windows and tapestries adorn the church. Lovely sculpture of Reverend Trevor Huddleston, with accompanying info about him and his work against racial prejudice.

2. St Patrick's Catholic Church

47 Hill Street, Grahamstown 6139 South Africa http://www.southafrica.com/eastern-cape/grahamstown/st-patricks/
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

St Patrick's Catholic Church

3. Mariya uMama weThemba Monastery and Guesthouse

Off N2 7Km South of Grahamstown, Grahamstown South Africa +27 46 622 8111
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Mariya uMama weThemba Monastery and Guesthouse

4. 1820 Settlers National Monument

1820 Settlers National Monument, Grahamstown South Africa http://www.foundation.org.za
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4.0 based on 79 reviews

1820 Settlers National Monument

This memorial on Gunfire Hill is dominated by the stunning Settlers Garden.

Reviewed By JamesFoucheWrites - George, South Africa

To some the history of the British 1820 Settlers can invoke strong feelings. The most amazing thing I noted about this monument, was how the rich history of Makhanda morphed around the old history. While it is called the Settlers Monument, the Battle of Grahamstown made for a more fascinating history lesson.

5. The Methodist Cathedral

Grahamstown South Africa http://www.methodist.org.za/districts/grahamstown
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The Methodist Cathedral

6. Oldest letterbox in South Africa

Corner of Worcester Street and Somerset Street, Grahamstown South Africa http://www.lbsg.org/
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

Oldest letterbox in South Africa

7. Elizabeth Salt Monument

High Street, Grahamstown South Africa
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Elizabeth Salt Monument

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