subject: The Old Biscuit Mill [print this page] Visitors to Cape Town are advised to add the Old Biscuit Mill, in Woodstock, to their list of activities while staying in Cape Town. It is home to day and night markets, office spaces, farm stalls, cafes and often the site of festivals and productions. It is a market/village where the young hip creatives gather and has become the site to be seen in. People often visit the Old Biscuit Mill for the experience rather than the shopping. Many Cape Town fashion blogs are filled with images of trendy arty types with the Old Biscuit Mill as their backdrops, so when dressing in the morning, be sure to put some extra thought into your outfit.
The main attraction is the Neighbourhoodgoods Market (a Whatiftheworld initiative), which takes place every Saturday from 9:00 to 14:00. The market offers a wide range of things from fresh local produce, regional organic foods, hand made cheeses, wood-fired breads, specialty fine-food, local fashion, dcor and toy designers, luxury beer and live entertainment.
Due to its popularity, the market can become very busy and it is advisable not to sleep in too late and rather get there early. Due to its popularity prices tend to be on the steep side, but visitors are sure to find original design and fare that they will not find in other locations in Cape Town.
Besides the many second hand and antique furniture shops, art galleries and cafes in the area, Woodstock is also home to some of the most affordable accommodation Cape Town has to offer. While not the usual luxury holiday houses in Cape Town, Woodstock is home to some of the trendiest selfcatering accommodation in Cape Town. For those seeking Cape Town places to stay that offer an authentic experience, they are bound to find it in Woodstock.
