Start your adventure: Scottsville day trips and excursions

Start your adventure: Scottsville day trips and excursions

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The leafy suburb of Scottsville has many attractions suitable for the young and old. Whether you are visiting for a day or a week, you are guaranteed to always have entertainment at your doorstep. Seeff explores the adventures you and your family can get up to in Scottsville.

• Scottsville Racecourse

Horseback riding is a popular pastime in Pietermaritzburg, and the region has a number of riding facilities. The Canterbury Equestrian Centre is located close to a nearby nature reserve, whereas the Ashburton Pony Club is located further away. Scottsville Racecourse offers a terrific day of horse racing for enthusiasts. This arena holds a race meet on most Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Scottsville Racecourse's contemporary amenities offer the ultimate in racecourse comfort, elegance, and intimacy. In addition to the typical racing amenities, the Spanish-style course buildings contain a variety of restaurants, a bar, and picnic spaces. It is unquestionably one of South Africa's most beautiful racetracks.

• Golden Horse Casino

The Golden Horse Casino is strategically connected to the Scottsville Grandstand, allowing patrons to easily access both facilities. It is a modest gambling establishment that is ideal for those who wish to try their luck at a game or two. It has conventional table games, a café, and live entertainment. If you want to stay here overnight, there are also accommodation options.

The complex has fantastic eateries as well as activities for kids of all ages. There's even a kid-friendly educational centre with babysitters, a science and exploration centre, and video games.

• Comrades Museum

Did you know that there are between ten thousand to fifteen thousand runners taking part in the Comrades marathon today? If you're intrigued by this thrilling race, a trip to the Comrades Museum is a must. This Victorian-style home serves as the Comrades marathon headquarters and is filled with a rich history of the event and its winners.

Here you can learn more about the race's origins, when there were just 34 marathon runners, and how it grew to become one of the most popular marathons today.

• African Bird of Prey Sanctuary

The African Bird of Prey Sanctuary is dedicated to the preservation of native raptors. Several programs centred on the study, breeding, and rehabilitation of these birds of prey are carried out in this sanctuary. A variety of bird species call this sanctuary home. 

There are also open-air flying show periods when you can experience the spectacular African wild birds that are airborne predators.

• Bisley Valley Nature Reserve

The Bisley Valley reserve includes 350 hectares of thornveld and grassland that is ideal for individuals who wish to spend time in nature close to home. There are designated walking paths along the river and dams in the reserve. Aside from various small animals, you may also anticipate seeing giraffes and antelope. The remnants of the previous shooting range may still be seen. Birders are also known to flock to the reserve.

• Harry Gwala Stadium

If you are a soccer fan, you can watch a Premier League soccer match at Maritzburg United's home venue, the Harry Gwala Stadium. The neighbouring Woodburn Rugby Stadium holds rugby matches ranging from school level to big games, including women's league games. 

• Italian Prisoner of War Church

The Italian Prisoner of War Church is located a few minutes away from Scottsville. The chapel was built in 1944 by Italian POWs from Camp 4 and is being used by the Italian community today since it is linked to their history in South Africa.

Every year on the final Sunday in October, a special prayer is conducted to honour the courageous inmates who inspired the construction of the cathedral as a legacy of their faith.

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Author: Seeff