Here’s your handbook to keeping your kiddies happy whilst having wholesome family fun in Franschhoek where little ones can climb, create, explore, and laugh while parents sip and enjoy the region’s best wines in peace. From treehouse adventures and juice pairings to farmyard fun and picnic lawns, Franschhoek proves that wine country can be just as magical for kids as it is for grown-ups.
Boschendal Wine Estate
Boschendal has perfected the balance of family time and farm elegance. Kids can dive into imaginative play at The Tree House edu-centre or join supervised holiday programmes filled with nature-inspired fun. Add a biking pump track, garden walks, and lush picnic lawns, and it’s a full day of play.
Details:
• Venue: Boschendal Estate, Pniel Road, between Franschhoek & Stellenbosch
• When: Open daily; Tree House and holiday programmes require booking
• Contact: reservations@boschendal.co.za
Chamonix Wine Farm: Scootours
Thrill-seeking kids will love Scootours – guided downhill scooter rides that wind through vineyards and forest paths. Children as young as four can join in tandem with an adult, making this a memorable outdoor adventure for the whole family.
Details:
• Venue: Chamonix Wine Farm, Franschhoek
• When: Daily (weather permitting)
• Contact: bookings@scootours.co.za | scootours.co.za/franschhoek-winelands
Rickety Bridge Wine Estate
This is where kids get to join in on the tasting fun! The Kiddies Pairing Experience offers delicious drink-and-treat combos – from apple juice with wine gums to strawberry milk with Smarties. Afterward, the scavenger hunt keeps them exploring the estate’s gardens and paths.
Details:
- Venue: Rickety Bridge Wine Estate, Main Road, Franschhoek
- When: Weekends & school holidays
- Contact: info@ricketybridge.com
Farm Sanctuary SA (Franschhoek Village)
A heartwarming haven for animal lovers. At Farm Sanctuary SA, children meet rescued farm animals – donkeys, cows, pigs (including the famous painting pig Pigcasso), while learning about kindness, sustainability, and care for all creatures.
Details:
• Venue: Farm Sanctuary SA, Dirkie Uys Street, Franschhoek
• When: Daily, 10h00 – 16h00
• Contact: info@farmsanctuarysa.org | farmsanctuarysa.org
Franschhoek Cellar
Easy, relaxed, and family-first. Franschhoek Cellar offers a secure play area right next to the tasting deck, meaning kids can run free while parents enjoy a wine flight or hearty lunch in peace.
Details:
• Venue: Franschhoek Cellar, Main Road
• When: Open daily, 09h00 – 17h00
• Contact: info@franschhoekcellar.co.za
Babylonstoren
This working farm is pure magic for kids. They can feed donkeys, collect eggs, pick fruit and veggies, and even knead bread with the bakers. Add sprawling gardens and a scavenger hunt, and it’s an entire day of hands-on discovery.
Details:
• Venue: Babylonstoren Farm, Klapmuts-Simondium Road
• When: Daily, 09h00 – 17h00
• Contact: enquiries@babylonstoren.com | babylonstoren.com
Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate
Art meets play at Grande Provence. The stunning sculpture garden doubles as an outdoor wonderland for kids, while picnic baskets under the oaks make for lazy, laughter-filled afternoons.
Details:
• Venue: Grande Provence Estate, Main Road, Franschhoek
• When: Weekends, 10h00 – 17h00
• Contact: reservations@grandeprovence.co.za
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Mont Rochelle
Mont Rochelle’s picnics are legendary – lush lawns, gourmet baskets, and jaw-dropping valley views. It’s the ideal spot for families looking to slow down and soak up the serenity while kids explore the open space.
Details:
• Venue: Mont Rochelle Estate, Dassenberg Road, Franschhoek
• When: Open daily for picnics (bookings essential)
• Contact: info@montrochelle.virgin.com
Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyard
Casual, contemporary, and family-focused – Leopard’s Leap has wide lawns, a bicycle pump track, and plenty of outdoor space for kids to play while parents enjoy tastings or the family-style rotisserie lunch.
Details:
- Venue: Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyard, Main Road, Franschhoek
- When: Wednesday – Sunday, 09h00 – 17h00
- Contact: info@leopardsleap.co.za
From picnics under the oaks to scooter trails and farmyard fun, Franschhoek is proof that the Winelands can be both sophisticated and family friendly. Here, parents sip world-class wines while kids discover a world of nature, creativity, and pure joy.
So, pack your sense of adventure – and your picnic blanket and let Franschhoek show you how effortless family days in wine country can be.
