Things to See and Do in Darling

Known affectionately as the “flower of the West Coast, Darling forms part of the West Coast Biosphere Reserve. Its environment is a kaleidoscope of wheat fields, vineyards and a carpet of wildflowers in spring. Explore this list of things to see and do in Darling that you should not miss if you visit. Also, check the business listings

  • The Darling info centre/museum in the old town hall is open 7 days a week and has an interesting display of old agricultural implements, including a wheat carbine. At the museum, ask the curator to show you the fascinating antique photographic glass slide collection.
  • There are four  wine farms on the Darling wine route (Cloof, Darling Cellars, Groote Post and Ormonde Vineyards), with only one – Groote Post is open on  Sundays    Darling museum
  • Darling is also known for its wildflowers, and the Wildflower Society holds an annual wildflower show. Wildflower Society – 084 916 6111
  • Darling Stagger This 2.5-day, 25km trail that begins in Darling is a slow-paced, mouth-watering hiking trail from the hills of Darling through wine and olive farms to !Khwa ttu San Cultural Centre and down to Yzerfontein on the coast.
  • There is an operational wind farm.
  • Evita se Perron was a former train station turned theatre café by local legend Pieter-Dirk Uys in 1996. It has grown into a major tourist attraction.Things to See and Do in Darling
  • Simply Darling village market at Evita se Perron, Saturdays 10.00 to 2.00
  • The mystery tour. 24 Pastorie St, Solve the riddles and choose the right trail., 022 492 3361
  • There are great birdwatching opportunities
  • Swaartland Birding route
  • Things to See and Do in Darling
  • Voorkamer Fest tasha@thedarlingtrust.org  072 573 7937 Theatre productions are performed in residents’ homes. (September)
  • The Darling Cellars ‘crush’ day is in February or March 022 4922276
  • A winter beer fest in July, a popular all weather festival , brings you 7 breweries hosted by Darling Brew Info@darlingbrew.co.za
  • The Hildebrand monument. Field Cornet C.P. Hildebrand of the Maritz Commando marched south with 150 men to Hopefield and Darling, occupying Hopefield and confiscating horses and supplies in Darling while releasing the only prisoner. At the same time, a British force of about 500 reached Kalbaskraal station and advanced toward Darling. In the skirmish that followed, Hildebrand was mortally wounded and buried temporarily at the scene; months later an official funeral was held, and a marble tombstone was erected on his grave bearing an inscription recording his death on 12 November 1901
  • The Signal cannon was first mounted on Klipberg in 1734, in front of the municipal offices. Originally used to notify farmers of the arrival of ships visiting the Cape so that produce could be taken to market. 
  • The Darling Art Collective
  • The prestigious Darling ttu mountain bike race takes place in October, 022 451 2202
  • The Darling Wildflower show in September
  • Book a guided walking trail:  tours@westcoastway.co.za
  • Rock the daisies in October
  • Wheels of Time 2-day cycle challenge
  • Walk-in, walk-out Farmers market on Thursdays from 16.00 to 17.30, Fontein Street
  • Groote Post farm, which was named after a cattle guarding station. The 18th century farm continues dairy farming and  livestock breeding, and it has an award-winning winery and onsite restaurant in the historic manor house
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