Sprawled along the banks of the Great Fish River, Cradock comes with an unexpected dollop of culture to add to its strong agricultural foundations. This is not just another Eastern Cape town and the eclectic mix of locals will waste no time pointing out the many amazing buildings, characters and outdoor attractions that makes their town special.
Cradock is probably best known for its natural sulphur spring, the source of the town’s modern spa that draws people from all over the country to experience both its open-air and indoor heated pools.
The original part of town is has excellent architecture, like the Dutch Reformed Church, a national monument designed to look like London’s St Martin’s-in-the-field, and the Olive Schreiner House Museum, devoted to the author's life and works. The town has typical Karoo charm and is the perfect breakaway from the busy city life.
Cradock is a small and quaint town situated in the Great Fish River valley, and was founded by Sir John Cradock after the frontier war of 18...
Exploring the old part of town, you’ll find architectural gems on every street, from Georgian and Karoo style, to ornate Victorian and Dec...
Cradock boasts some exceptional architecture, a couple of good museums, the spectacular Mountain Zebra National Park and a range of quaint, ...
Near Cradock, at the eastern end of the rugged Bankberg's sweep, a species that came close to extinction has found a home. The Mountain Zebr...