Where parents can taste wine while kids play, explore, and have adventures
Wine tasting doesn't have to mean leaving the kids at home. Many Cape Winelands estates have embraced family-friendly experiences, offering playgrounds, animal encounters, jungle gyms, and kid-friendly food while parents enjoy world-class wines.
These estates understand that happy kids mean relaxed parents—and relaxed parents make for better wine tasting experiences. Here are the best family-friendly wine farms where everyone, from toddlers to grandparents, will have a great time.
Spier is the gold standard for family-friendly wine estates. With a world-class playground, cheetah outreach program, eagle encounters, pony rides, and a Segway tour option, kids are entertained for hours. Multiple restaurants cater to different tastes and budgets. Parents can take turns tasting wine while the other supervises play, or book the kids into an activity and taste together.
Blaauwklippen offers a genuine farm experience. Kids can see farm animals (horses, sheep, chickens), explore the property, and most excitingly, take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the vineyards. The estate has a large lawn perfect for picnics, and the restaurant serves excellent family-style meals. The working farm atmosphere gives kids a real sense of where wine comes from.
Warwick combines excellent wine with a "First Lady" food and wine pairing that includes chocolate—always popular with kids. The estate has a dedicated play area visible from the tasting room and picnic areas. Their cheese and charcuterie platters are substantial enough to keep little tummies full while parents taste wine.
Zorgvliet has one of the best playgrounds in the Winelands—tucked into a shaded area with a jungle gym, slides, and swings. The restaurant serves family-friendly portions, and the estate actively welcomes children. Parents can enjoy wine on the terrace with clear views of the play area. The relaxed vibe makes it feel like visiting family rather than a formal wine estate.
Kleine Zalze's terrace restaurant overlooks a beautiful garden and pond. Kids can walk around the grounds safely, and the restaurant has a dedicated kids' menu with quality options (not just nuggets!). If you're making a weekend of it, their lodge has family rooms and a pool. The estate strikes a perfect balance between being child-friendly and maintaining a quality wine experience.
The highlight for kids: the famous duck parade! Twice daily, a flock of Indian Runner ducks waddles through the vineyards to do pest control. It's absolutely delightful and completely unique. The estate offers a family picnic option and has lawns where kids can play. The restaurant serves excellent food, and parents can taste award-winning wines while keeping an eye on playing children.
Alto's hilltop location offers stunning views, and the estate has ample space for kids to explore safely. While not specifically designed as a kids' destination, the relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff make families feel welcome. The picnic offering is generous, and kids can run on the lawns while parents enjoy the view with a glass of their renowned reds.
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