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Places

Fort Nottingham (museum and bush reserve)

A garrison post established in 1856 to protect settlers in the Drakensberg foothills. A small museum covers the history of the settlement. The nearby Fort Nottingham bush reserve (Ezemvelo) has a public picnic site and the 2 km Tony Kerr Trail through wooded hillside, with some steep sections.

Heritage

Area
Fort Nottingham
Hours
Museum: Saturday and Sunday 10:00–16:00

Details last checked 4 October 2026. Please confirm hours with Fort Nottingham (museum and bush reserve) before you visit.