Hopefield Town

Hopefield Town Hopefield Town Hopefield's claim to fame is that it is the oldest town on the West Coast.

Not only does it lie in the heart of the Sandveld but it serves as the wheat and sheep farming centre of the region. It is also well known for its honey, not least because over 500 different species of fynbos grow here, and attract bees by the dozen. In 1853 Hopefield began its life on a farm called Langkuil, which lay on the Zoute River. The town still lies but 130 kilometres from Cape Town on the R45 and two of the original farms of the town are today national heritage sites. Visit the unique little shop of the local Bee Keepers in Hopefield, called Simply Bee Natural Beeswax Products. Their main attraction are the pure fynbos honey products that they produce from the Hopefield area. Visitors to Hopefield enjoy strolling through this attraction and enjoy the hospitality of the staff while being informed about the world of the Bees. The Simply Bee Observation Centre, where these social little insects are constantly hard at work in their fascinating production factories. Responsible beekeeping is the order of the day at Simply Bee, which is an interactive, educational centre that celebrates the incredible choreography and wordless cooperation of these amazing animals. Learn about the life-cycle of honey bees, and the methods that they employ to produce organic honey and propolis. In addition, visitors will learn about the healthful and healing properties of bee product. Every Saturday the Hopefield locals invite you to join them at the weekly Mill Country Market where you can purchase the freshest of produce and a wide variety of freshly baked goods and exquisite hand-made designer products. Spend some time browsing through the arts and crafts, hand-picked antiques and collectibles, books, homemade jams and preserves, fresh local produce and an array of tempting edibles.

Uitgebreide Geskiedenis van die NG Kerk Hopefield1. Die Vroeë Jare (1800’s) Waarom ’n gemeente op Hopefield?Voor 1851 mo...
18/11/2025

Uitgebreide Geskiedenis van die NG Kerk Hopefield
1. Die Vroeë Jare (1800’s)
Waarom ’n gemeente op Hopefield?
Voor 1851 moes boere van die Sandveld en Weskus per wa Swartland toe reis vir doop, troues en nagmaal — ’n tog wat tot 50 km of meer kon wees. Die streek se groei en die behoefte aan geestelike versorging het gelei tot die stigting van ’n nuwe gemeente.
Stigting: 13 Desember 1851
Die nuwe gemeente is Zoute Rivier genoem, na die soutwater-rivier wat deur die dorp vloei.
Dit was die 48ste NG gemeente in die Kaap.
Die eerste kerkraadsvergaderings is in plaasopstalle gehou totdat die dorp formeel aangelê is.
Ontstaan van die dorp Hopefield
Die dorp is in die vroeë 1850’s uitgekaart deur mnr. Field, ’n landmeter.
Major William Hope, destyds ’n belangrike amptenaar in die Kaapse regering, het die proses ondersteun.
Die dorp is toe Hope-Field genoem — ’n kombinasie van hul twee vanne.

01/09/2025
Our town is looking stunning with all the flowers. 🌸
23/08/2025

Our town is looking stunning with all the flowers. 🌸

Come and listen to Gideon Melck talking about the Koekemakranka at the Hopefield Fynbos Show!Discover the fascinating hi...
19/08/2025

Come and listen to Gideon Melck talking about the Koekemakranka at the Hopefield Fynbos Show!
Discover the fascinating history, fragrance, and folklore of this rare Cape plant, treasured for generations. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about one of our region’s most unique natural treasures. Hopefield Fynbosskou

Hopefield Fynbosskou

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Hopefield's claim to fame is that it is the oldest town on the West Coast. Not only does it lie in the heart of the Sandveld but it serves as the wheat and sheep farming centre of the region. It is also well known for its honey, not least because over 500 different species of fynbos grow here, and attract bees by the dozen. In 1853 Hopefield began its life on a farm called Langkuil, which lay on the Zoute River. The town still lies but 130 kilometres from Cape Town on the R45 and two of the original farms of the town are today national heritage sites. Visit the unique little shop of the local Bee Keepers in Hopefield, called Simply Bee Natural Beeswax Products. Their main attraction are the pure fynbos honey products that they produce from the Hopefield area. Visitors to Hopefield enjoy strolling through this newest attraction in the town and enjoy the hospitality of the staff while being informed about the world of the Bees. The Simply Bee Observation Centre, where these social little insects are constantly hard at work in their fascinating production factories. Responsible beekeeping is the order of the day at Simply Bee, which is an interactive, educational centre that celebrates the incredible choreography and wordless cooperation of these amazing animals. Learn about the life-cycle of honey bees, and the methods that they employ to produce organic honey and propolis. In addition, visitors will learn about the healthful and healing properties of bee product. Every Saturday the Hopefield locals invite you to join them at the weekly Mill Country Market where you can purchase the freshest of produce and a wide variety of freshly baked goods and exquisite hand-made designer products. Spend some time browsing through the arts and crafts, hand-picked antiques and collectibles, books, homemade jams and preserves, fresh local produce and an array of tempting edibles.