Bedford
South Africa · Eastern CapeZA
Place in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Bedford or Nyarha is a town in the centre of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It was established in the mid-19th century when Sir Andries Stockenstroom sold portions of land from his farm Maastroom to raise funds for the restoration of his library, which had been burnt by British soldiers mistrustful of his attempts to broker peace in one of the Cape Frontier Wars. The farm is still there and open for visitors.
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- -32.679, 26.087
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 740 m
Overview of Bedford
Bedford is the kind of spot you find in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Its strongest draws are adventure. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 740 metres.
Things to do in Bedford
Adventure in Bedford
(1)Adventure in Bedford covers Treasure Hunts. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Bedford.
Getting there & around
Small places like Bedford are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Eastern Cape. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Bedford that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bedford known for?
- Bedford, in Eastern Cape, South Africa, is best known for adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Bedford?
- Recorded activities in Bedford include Treasure Hunts. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Bedford located?
- Bedford is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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