Suburb in the Forests
Newlands: One of the World’s Most Beautiful Cricket Grounds
Newlands Cricket Ground opened in 1888 on part of the old Mariendal Farm, and remains one of the most picturesque grounds in world cricket, Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak forming the backdrop. The Western Province Rugby Union set up its own ground on the same farm around the same time, and the area has been closely tied to brewing since Jacob Letterstedt acquired the land in 1845, home today to the Newlands Brewery.
Outdoor Adventures
Newlands Forest, right on the suburb’s edge, offers genuine hiking up towards Table Mountain, and match days at the cricket and rugby grounds are an event in themselves.
Food and Dining
The Newlands Brewery tours are a genuine local attraction, alongside a solid spread of restaurants and pubs that fill up on match days.
Family Friendly Activities
Newlands is one of the more prestigious Southern Suburbs addresses, leafy, established, and close to good schools, Kirstenbosch and UCT.
Nightlife and Culture
Match days bring genuine energy to the suburb, with sports pubs and restaurants busiest before and after cricket or rugby fixtures.
Newlands by the Numbers
| Area | Lifestyle Vibe |
|---|---|
| Newlands | Historic, sporting, upmarket |
| Claremont | Leafy, residential, cultural |
Cricket ground established
Modern seating capacity
Match-Day Ready Homes
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Newlands pairs genuine sporting history, one of the world’s most beautiful cricket grounds, with an established, leafy residential character.
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