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Groot Drakenstein
DESCRIPTION:
Groot Drakenstein Cultural Centre near Simondium is situated in the Berg River Valley between Franschoek and Paarl. The cultural centre is housed in an abandoned correctional facility. Various structural and other modifications over recent years have turned this former prison into a much more user-friendly facility. It is an ideal facility especially for winter time as the whole facility is protected against the elements.Distance from Cape Town: 60 km
Distance from Nearest Town: 8 km from Paarl
Number of Beds available: 170
Hall Capacity: 300
Special Features:
  • From Jail to Cultural Facility
  • Mountain View
  • Berg River
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fynbos
  • Braai Area
Minimum Group Size: 40
Deposit per night: R1080-00
Tariff per person per day for 2005: R27-00
OWNED / FUNDED BY / ENDORSED BY:
Western Cape Cultural Commission
FACILITY CATEGORY:
Cultural Centres 
CONTACT INFORMATION:
GENERAL ENQUIRIES:
TELEPHONE:
021 483 9718
FAX:
021 483 9711
EMAIL:
wcoenraad@pgwc.gov.za
CONTACT NOTES:
Mr W Coenraad
The content on this page was last updated on 10 March 2008
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