Location: Nottingham Road
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What to do and see in Nottingham Road, South Africa: The Best Places and Tips
Nottingham Road is a town 19 km south of Mooi River and 59 km north-west of Pietermaritzburg. Founded in 1905 and named after the Nottingham Regiment which was stationed there when trouble was expected from the Basotho in the 19th century. A popular trout-fishing area.
Restaurants in Nottingham Road
1. Piggly Wiggly
Overall Ratings
4 based on 368 reviews
What started out as a humble farm stall, Piggly Wiggly has developed into one of KZN's premier eat-shop-play destinations. Situated on the Highgate Wine Estate in Lions River, Piggly Wiggly Country Village now offers over 25 unique shops and loads of family entertainment including the Biggest Maze in Africa, Piggy Putt (rockventure golf) and soon will see the launch of The Biggest Piggy Bank in the Southern Hemisphere of which all proceeds will go to selected charities. Situated on the ever popular Midlands Meander route, Piggly Wiggly Country Village showcases the finest arts, shopping and entertainment offerings and is ideal for any family, corporate event and club activity.
Reviewed By lisasplaces - Leeds, United Kingdom
This is a great place to spend a couple of hours - shopping, eating, relaxing. There is something for everyone here from a chocolate and wine shop to linens and ironwork! Children's play area, a toy train, pizza restaurant, coffee shop. I just shopped and had a coffee. But it was very relaxing just wandering between the shops. Well placed right on the side of the R103.
2. Chocolate Heaven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
We hope you are ready for a chocolate adventure! Indulge in our finest hand crafted Belgian chocolates, decadent hot drinks or come and join us for the Original Chocolate Dippingz Experience! For the LOVE of chocolate
Reviewed By robinpillay77 - KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
My family and had the Chocolate DippingZ and it was heavenly! you can choose from a whole variety of things to dip into your chocolate - from marshmallows, nuts, fruit & gherkins to cheese and chillies. It was an awesome experience sitting around the table...MoreThank you for reviewing Chocolate Heaven. We are delighted that you enjoyed the Chocolate Dippingz experience and enjoyed the taste sensations that the different combinations offered. We look forward to your next visit.
3. Fordoun Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Luxurious self catering facilities situated in Nottingham Road. The Fordoun Farm Village offers panoramic views of the Drakensberg Mountains in a tranquil country setting.
4. Nottingham Road Brewing Co.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
Nestling in the shady grounds of the elegant Rawdons Hotel, in the heart of the Midlands Meander, you’ll find a thriving independent micro brewery which has long been delighting locals & visitors with a range of naturally brewed ales and lagers. The Brew gift shop stocks these original and distinctive beers, and they can also be found on tap in selected outlets in the Midlands and elsewhere around South Africa. Our Brew Shop offers Gift Packs, Chubby’s, and fun items such as “Certified Beer Drinker” T-shirts and other sought-after promotional gifts. Our productsPickled Pig Porter, Whistling Weasel Pale Ale, Tiddly Toad Lager, Pye-Eyed Possum Pilsner, Chubby Party Barrel, Beer Cheese.
Reviewed By GusBehn - Cape Town Central, South Africa
This 21-year old micro brewery is a place that must be visited, even if you’re not a beer drinker. The overall layout, the branding of their products and the experience is great.Thanks so much for the great review!
5. The Ugly Duckling
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By kunkernatasha - Durban, South Africa
A cute little store with all sorts of surprises. From scarves to dressers, this has something for everyone. I recommend a visit if you're in the area :)
6. Abingdon Wine Estate
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Andrew M
Having never visited Abingdon before I had pretty low expectations. Those were quickly dispelled as Ian and Jane Smorthwaite run an excellent estate and restaurant. We had a wine tasting prior to lunch, by Ian with his fellow wine maker and lovely daughter, Laurie, also chipping in with interesting tit bits, and at R15 per wine I thought it a little steep. However, the wines are exceptional and the tasting volumes are more than adequate. Sadly there were no Abingdon reds to be tasted as last year's vintage was sold out. I took this as a good sign.
Lunch was alfresco and while portion sizes looked small initially, everyone was filled up beyond comfort at the end of the meal. Don't be fooled by what may appear to be modest portions as the food was deliciously prepared by Jame in the kitchen and was more than enough to sate even a big fella like myself. Lunch was accompanied by this year's Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine which was so delicious that when I celebrated my 50th two months later I sourced the bubbles from them.
7. spiral Blue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Hill_Belle - Hillcrest, South Africa
A lovely shop that you can browse in for a while. If you are looking for gifts then this is the place that will fulfill your shopping needs. There are lovely items with a range of prices for all tastes. Just be warned though that you will have a hard time choosing what to leave behind as I am certain you will be like me and want to purchase a sample of each item in the shop.
8. Monsoon Moon
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By zerwickrenatevictor - Centurion, South Africa
Monsoon Moon is located on the R103 just across the Junction Complex in Nottingham Road. The goods on display are the same as the other branches little treasures. They have very unique, different and beautiful imported wooden tables and chairs and a wide variety of cabinets as well as quirky signs, quirky figures in all shapes and sizes, carpets and stunning door knobs in different sizes to name a drop in the bucket.
They have a newly opened small store on the R103 just opposite Peters Gate Herbal Centre in Balgowan (Uggly Duckling).
They have a big branch in the Central Berg (Champagne Valley) in the Cedarwood Complex on the R600 from Winterton opposite Champagne Sports Resort. We go to the Drakensberg at least once a year and every year I find that special Christmas gift for my husband at Uggly Duckling.
Note that no photo's can be taken from the goods on display.
9. Zawadi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Ryan K
Zawadi sells imported and locally produced African products. Their range includes Tanzanite bracelets, Crockery, African fabrics, mens, ladies and kids wear, Kikoi, craft tea and coffee, gifts and Decor. It is arguably the most beautiful shop on the Midlands Meander.
The service and product quality is second to none. A must visit.
10. Kleinberg Wines at Kleinbosch Estate
Overall Ratings
2 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By AmandaH_11 - Pretoria, South Africa
We booked a lunch and wine tasting here to celebrate a birthday. The wine was not good and their tasting left a lot to be desired. The menu was very simple i.e. toasted sandwiches. Certainly nothing close to the standards that the Cape offers when it comes to Wine tasting. All their wine, including the reds were served straight out of the fridge and their staff did not provide any information about the wine, they just poured and told us which wine we were tasting. The experience was so poor that it was comical.
I can however highly recommend the horseback ride that my daughter and I did on the estate. They agreed to take my 4yr old daughter on a lead reign for the whole outride. We only walked as she has no experience whatsoever but the horse, Toffee, was the sweetest little pony and Lucky, the guide even took her off the reign for a bit and let her walk on her own. The estate dogs also joined us for a walk which was lovely. We saw a bit of wildlife including Caracal which was a real treat. It was an hour of absolute bliss for my daughter. The cost of the ride was also very reasonable compared to other places that offer the same experience. We will definitely be back for the horse riding but not the wine.
