The Elgin Railway Market occupies an old apple warehouse converted into a bustling Steampunk, Art Deco market boasting local food and craft vendors, live music and is the gateway to the beautiful Elgin Valley.
The original building was built in the 1940’s by Italian POW’s. The concrete tapered columns and curved box gutters bear testimony to the skill of those craftsmen. The Elgin Railway Market building has undergone extensive renovations and remains a must-visit.
The Ceres Rail company with 80 year old steam trains, operate a weekend return trip from Cape Town. Welcome the train as it arrives puffing, hooting and whistling!
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Food vendors purvey everything from fragrant curries, Mediterranean cuisine, healthy salads, spicy chicken, pizzas, ribs, burgers, exotic Dim Sum, delicious fresh juices, biltong, and fresh Thai, to stalls offering Strictly Halaal, Vegan and Gluten friree options.
Sweets treats are abundant, including home-made fudge, ice-cream, handmade chocolate, and to finish off, a great selection of cakes. The bar serves local wines, beer and cider while LGin offers local craft gin.
Steam Coffee serves home ground brews whilst the wine shop, stocks excellent Elgin and Bot River wines.
The mezzanine and ground floors feature a variety of retail offerings. Shoppers can find jewellery, leather goods, vellies, CBD oils and edibles, Himalayan salts and lamps, kids’ toys and clothes, ladies’ apparel and skincare, men’s gifts and grooming items, braai tools, and a salvage shop. Find sought after fans, benches and rocket stove fireplaces made from stylish wood and steel.
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