The Castle of Good Hope is a beautifully restored fortress built after 1665 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). It is Cape Town's oldest building. Housed within its massive stone walls are the magnificent national treasures that make up the William Fehr Collection. It is an artistic mirror of life and culture across Southern Africa and beyond. Superb oils and watercolours, graphics, fine furniture, silver, glass and much more reflect some of the lasting contributions of those who helped make South African history between 1500 and 1900. The Collection has been displayed at the Castle for nearly half a century, while many other pictures and objects are shown at the nearby town house Rust en Vreugd.

The Castle offers a range of original and versatile venues, each with a unique atmosphere. Galleries and rooms of widely differing sizes are suitable for receptions, launches, conferences, luncheons and dinners. Views of Cape Town and Table Mountain from the bastions are simply breathtaking.

A large multi-purpose annex was added in 1994. This venue, in the heart of the historic Bo-Kaap, provides a charming setting for traditional Cape Muslim fare. A partially covered courtyard can also be used during conferences and other gatherings.

Capacity and configuration:

lady anne banqueting room and pasques de chavonnes room

lady anne banqueting room decor: ICF Africa photo: P. Warne		pasques de chavonnes room decor: PR Workshop photo: P. Warne

british officer's mess and good hope gallery

british officer's mess decor: PR Workshop photo: P. Warne		good hope gallery decor: De Goewerneur photo: P. Warne

study centre and courtyard

study centre photo: A Proust		courtyard

Address

Castle of Good Hope, Buitenkant Street, Cape Town

Booking details

contact: Johanna Strauss
email: jstrauss@iziko.org.za
telephone: +27 (0)21 481 3940
facsimile:  +27 (0)21 481 3941
cellphone:  083 305 0472
conditions apply
tariffs on request

Note: only email applications will be considered