The Somerset East Museum is an elegant example of a Georgian manor house, and depicts the lifesyle of the four Dutch Reformed Church parsons who lived there for a period of 105 years, until 1943.  In 1972 the building was proclaimed a province aided museum and a National Monument.

Somerset East Agricultural Show
Thursday 2nd September 2010 to Saturday 4th September 2010
Held at the Somerset East Showgrounds from Thursday 2nd September until Saturday 4th September, this is a major equestrian event. Enquiries : 042 243 3075 /083 304 6001 (Syce Botha) or : 042 243 1333 ext 6448 (Tourism)

Heatherby Flower and Fun Festival
Friday 15th October 2010 to Saturday 16th October 2010
A two day festival of Heritage roses and much more. Contact Cathy Leppan 076 303 7222

Hobson's Choice Festival
Friday 22nd October 2010 to Sunday 24th October 2010
Hobson's Choice Fly Fishing Festival Enquiries : 082 442 2884 / 042 243 3440 (Alan Hobson)

Country Market
Saturday 6th November 2010
Country Market, at the Somerset East Museum. Country produce, hand crafted gifts, quality edibles, plants, an elegant tea garden, delicious traditional Karoo lunches, at this Saturday morning market in the lovely museum grounds at the foot of the Boschberg. Enquiries : 042 243 6448 / 073 698 6539 (Ros Turner)

Visit the Walter Battiss Art Gallery in Somerset East, featuring many of his private works.

Visit Glen Avon Falls. The falls are located just outside Somerset East. A short drive and walk will reward you ..... Click for more information