Arderne Gardens is a picturesque park situated on Main Road in Claremont, Cape Town, and is open to visitors throughout the day. There is no entrance fee.
The 4,5 hectare garden contains one of the richest collections of exotic trees and shrubs in South Africa, with more than 300 magnificent trees including giant Norfolk Island Pines.
City Parks works with the FOTA (Friends of the Arderne Gardens) to maintain and improve the gardens.
General Info
Formal name:
Arderne Gardens
Web links:
http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/parks/facilities/Pages/ArderneGardens.aspx
Tourism products and facilities offered:
Exotic trees and shrubs
Giant Norfolk Island Pines
Duck and fish ponds
Benches
A Japanese garden
Shady glades and romantic nooks
A cherished venue for wedding photographs
Facilities indoor vs outdoor:
100% Outdoors
Shaded or covered areas:
Yes
Accreditions:
City PArks
Linked to local pedestrian walkways:
Yes
Tactile warning systems at vehicular crossings:
No
Signage indicating alternative access:
No
Public transport:
Yes
Public transport has low floor entry vehicles:
No
Accessible parking:
No
Accessible without having to negotiate any stairs or inclined paths:
Yes
Security control at the entrance:
No
Security control or intercom communication or push button systems at the entrance:
No
Casual seating:
Yes
Chair height:
400mm
Chair with arm rests:
Yes
Clear signage in the building indicating the location of facilities including toilets:
No
Wheelchair accessible toilet facilities:
No
Electronic visual displays:
No
Electronic information available through computer terminals:
No
Other information available:
None
Staff that have received specialized training to provide universal access support to visitors:
No
Loop systems installed in the building:
No
Contact Details
- Address: Arderne Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- GPS: -33.9872914,18.464883299999997
- Phone: (021) 689-8930
- Website: http://www.capetown.gov.za/
Opening Times
- Monday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
