Stellenbosch · About 30 min from Cape Town
Winshaw Vineyards
A kids grass-fed beef burger and fries, served at a relaxed farm lunch on the lush lawn.
Kids menuLawnsCasual food
156 farms, casual food
Stellenbosch · About 35 min from Cape Town
Simonsig Wine Estate
Relaxed outdoor tastings under oaks with Neapolitan pizzas and platters at Vonkel at Simonsig.
LawnsCasual food
Stellenbosch · About 38 min from Cape Town
Annandale Wines
Relaxed Helderberg tasting with casual deli/platters and a children’s menu noted on Stellenbosch Wine Routes.
Kids menuLawnsCasual food
Stellenbosch · About 38 min from Cape Town
La Boucher Wines
Casual woodfire pizzas, burgers and platters with a children’s menu listed on Stellenbosch Wine Routes.
Kids menuCasual food
Stellenbosch · About 39 min from Cape Town
Somerbosch Wines
Relaxed bistro and garden/patio seating with deli snack platters and farm views.
LawnsCasual food
Paarl · About 41 min from Cape Town
Backsberg Wine Estate
Franschhoek brand-home tasting room lists kiddies crumbed chicken strips, chips and gourmet milkshakes on the Dineplan menu.
Kids menuCasual food
Stellenbosch · About 41 min from Cape Town
Hidden Valley Wines
Free farm entry with a nature trail around the dam and indigenous gardens, plus burgers and wood-fired pizza at The Deck floating eatery.
LawnsCasual food
Stellenbosch · About 42 min from Cape Town
Alto Wine Estate
Klein Alto restaurant has a dedicated kiddies menu for under-12s (cheesy beef burger, chicken tenders) to eat on the deck with Helderberg views.
Kids menuLawnsCasual food
Stellenbosch · About 50 min from Cape Town
Delaire Graff Estate
Official FAQ welcomes guests of all ages, with lawns/gardens to explore and special kiddies menus noted for the restaurants (confirm when booking).
Kids menuLawnsCasual food
Paarl · About 50 min from Cape Town
Pearl Mountain Wines
Blacksmith's Kitchen on the farm has a kids’ menu (chicken strips, pasta, burgers) with wood-fired pizza and outdoor views.
Kids menuLawnsCasual food
Stellenbosch · About 52 min from Cape Town
Stark-Condé Wines
Postcard Café lists a children's menu, serving breakfast and lunch by rolling lawns and a dam in the Jonkershoek Valley.
Kids menuLawnsCasual foodPram friendly
Franschhoek · About 60 min from Cape Town
La Couronne
Garden picnics, pizzas and wine-and-chocolate pairings in a mountain Robertsvlei setting listed as child-friendly by wine directories.
PicnicLawnsCasual food
Same valley, not a drive back to town
Outings next to the farms
Each stop is a short drive from the cellar doors in that area.
Stellenbosch · 9 km from these farms
Polkadraai Farm (strawberry picking)
On the Polkadraai road, among the Stellenbosch farms. Strawberries are picked from September to January. The bike park, tractor rides, mini-golf and pony rides run on the days the farm is open, daily 09:00 to 16:00. Picking starts at R65 a person; the bike park is from R70 a day.
Paarl · 7 km from these farms
Drakenstein Lion Park
On Old Paarl Road, between the Paarl farms and the Franschhoek valley. A walking sanctuary, open 09:30 to 17:00 every day except Christmas. Lions are fed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 16:00. South African residents pay R100 for an adult and R50 for a child.
Franschhoek · 8 km from these farms
Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve
The mountain reserve above Franschhoek village. Trails run from an easy hour to a full day, and the reserve is open sunrise to sunset. A day permit is R70. Children under 12 go in free with a paying adult.
Walker Bay · 6 km from these farms
Grotto Beach & playpark
The Blue Flag beach on the Hermanus side of Walker Bay, with a playpark on the sand. Beach access is free. The cliff path in town is free land-based whale watching, best from June to November.
Robertson · 8 km from these farms
Soekershof Mazes & Succulent Gardens
On the R60 in Klaas Voogds, between Robertson and Ashton. A hedge maze and an open-air succulent garden. Tours start at set times, usually Wednesday to Sunday. Check soekershof.com before you drive.
Constantia · 4 km from these farms
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
On the same mountain slope as the Constantia estates. Lawns for a picnic, and the Boomslang canopy walkway. Leave balls, bikes and dogs at home.