Malmesbury

Malmesbury is a town of approximately 36,000 inhabitants in the Western Cape province of South Africa, about 65 km north of Cape Town. The town is the largest in the Swartland which took its name from the Renosterbos, an indigenous plant that turns black in the warm, dry summers.

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What is Malmesbury known for?

The area is especially known for its grain and wine cultivation as well as sheep and poultry farming. Malmesbury was named after Sir Lowry Cole’s father-in-law, the Earl of Malmesbury.

Does Malmesbury fall under Cape Town?

Malmesbury, a tranquil town with a rural atmosphere situated in the West Coast region of the Western Cape, South Africa. Malmesbury is about 70km North of Cape Town and with its Mediterranean climate is ideally suited for the growing of grain.

Is Malmesbury Western Cape a good place to live?

Mostly Afrikaans-speaking, the key appeal for living in Malmesbury is the family lifestyle, tranquillity, country ambience, the winelands and security. Many farmers have retired in the town while their children run the farms.

Is Malmesbury a rural area?

Malmesbury might have a rural setting, but the town has a vibrant community that plays host to the annual Swartland Food and Wine Festival during winter, where wine tasting and good food are the measure of the day.