Van Reenen: Little Church at Van Reenen’s Pass

For your travel planning in Van Reenen, the Little Church at Van Reenen’s Pass is a specific point of reference. Also known as Llandaff Oratory, it combines a church that can be booked for weddings with a Tea Garden and a gift shop.

Weddings, Tea Garden and gift shop

The Little Church can be booked for weddings. The operator provides booking information; you should check the availability of your preferred date directly.

The Tea Garden serves homemade food, from all-day breakfast and lunch to afternoon tea. Examples include scones with cream and Msobo jam. If you are planning around a particular meal or dish, bear in mind that the menu and availability may change, and check the current offering directly.

The gift shop’s range includes collectibles, gifts, silver-plated items, glassware, traditional cutlery, teddy bears and home textiles. Jams and preserves add food items to the selection. If you have a particular item in mind, check current stock, as the range may change.

The Free State as the broader regional setting

In the northeastern Free State, Golden Gate Highlands National Park lies in the gently rising foothills of the Maluti Mountains. Activities offered there include hiking, horseback riding and exploring caves. The park can be reached via the R712, east of Clarens in the eastern Free State; then follow the signs to the park.

Near Fouriesburg, the Bushman’s Cave Hiking Trail passes San rock art, viewpoints overlooking Lesotho, an unfinished castle on a steep cliff, an old fort and diverse birdlife. On the outskirts of Bloemfontein, the Free State National Botanical Gardens are home to over 400 plant species from the region, more than 50 reptile species and over 140 bird species.

The Vredefort Dome is the oldest and largest known meteorite impact structure on Earth. High-quality, accessible geological exposures provide evidence of a complex impact structure there.

The Anglo-Boer War Museum in Bloemfontein provides background on the Anglo-Boer War through a unique art collection, dioramas and exhibitions. It also depicts life and suffering in concentration and prisoner-of-war camps.

From 1886 to 1900, the Old Presidency Museum was the official residence of the three presidents of the Republic of the Orange Free State. The building was converted into a museum and opened to the public in 1984. The Maloti Drakensberg Route is a self-drive tourist route that includes parts of the Free State. Canoeing is available at the Gariep Dam; the dam wall contains 13 kilometres of passageways and halls. In the Free State, thematic examples range from nature experiences and geology to historical exhibitions.

Discover more destinations: Emangusi, Kwambonambi, Nomcondo, St Lucia Park, Eshowe, eNkovukeni, Elgin, Mtunzini.

For the broader travel overview: Uthungulu.