Durban boasts a unique range of market experiences. These include pavement vendors selling arts and crafts, street markets selling curries and spices, handmade crafts and everything else in between.
Essenwood Market
You can find everything from local clothing, jewellery and food, to plants and
herbs at this market, which opens every Saturday at Berea Park in Musgrave
from 09h00-14h00. Steven Dlamini Road, Berea - 031 208 1264 / www.essenwoodmarket.com
Shongweni Farmers Market
The Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market in Assagay specialises in organic
foods, fresh produce and traditional crafts. Saturdays, 06h30-10h00.
Cnr Alverstone and Kassier Roads, Shongweni - 083 77 1674 / www.shongwenimarket.co.za
Victoria Street Market
This vibrant Indian Market with its colourful stalls filled with spices, saris and
curios is a favourite with tourists. Open daily. Cnr Denis Hurley & Berta
Mkhiza Streets - 031 306 4021
The Midlands Meander
The Midlands Meander is South Africa's first, largest and most popular arts and crafts route. Weavers, potters, woodcrafters, leather workers, artists, metalworkers, wine makers, herb growers, cheese makers, beer brewers and more can be found along the meander.
Tel. 033 330 8195 / www.midlandsmeander.co.za
I Heart Market
A monthly market that shows off Durban’s creativity, with everything from
original art to edgy T-shirt designs, bespoke interior design items,
independently crafted jewellery and delicious home-prepared meals.
It is held at the most iconic location - Moses Mabhida Stadium - on the
first Saturday of every month. http://iheartmarket.blogspot.com
Wonder Market
Held at Chris Saunders Park near Gateway the Wonder Market promises “food, craft and treasure”. Stalls selling everything from fresh local produce to hand-crafted jewellery, flowers, intricately woven baskets, and clothing. The park has a wonderful setting with trees and flowerbeds creating a pretty backdrop to the stalls and guest bands. Held on the first Sunday of every month - 079-747-7661 / www.wondermarket.co.za
More Durban Markets
- Beach Road Night Market, Beach Road, Amanzimtoti - 031 9037359
- Church Square Market, Opposite City Hall, between Dr Pixley Kaseme and Monty Naicker Streets
- Farmers' Market, Riverside Road, Sports Centre, Amanzimtoti - 031 903 4534
- Stables Fleamarket, Jacko Jackson Drive - 031 312 3752
Morrison Street Market, 8 Morrison Street, Rivertown Precinct. Open Sundays 08h00-14h00. www.facebook.com/pages/Morrison-Street-Rivertown
The Midlands Meander
The Midlands Meander is South Africa's largest arts and crafts route. Weavers, potters, woodcrafters, leather workers, artists, metalworkers, wine makers, herb growers, cheese makers, beer brewers and more can be found along the meander - 033 330 8195 / www.midlandsmeander.co.za
