28 January 1881. Major-General Sir George Pomeroy Colley and his Natal field force had been ordered to assist in quelling the Transvaal quest for independence. He tried to get past the defence lines that had been set up by the Boer General Piet Joubert ...

Area: Newcastle, Battlefields, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

8 February 1881. Here the British forces under General Colley were surrounded by the Boers,under the leadership of General Nicolaas Smit. The British forces were once again forced to retreat.Open daily.

Area: Newcastle, Battlefields, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Built in 1903 this rather unique temple looks almost miniature, yet it is reputed to have the largest cella dome of its kind in the southern hemisphere. The cella being the chief apartment of the temple where the statues of the God and Goddess are placed. ...

Area: Newcastle, Battlefields, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Proclaimed a National monument in 1979 work was started on restoring the Fort. These efforts were given a great boost when the original plans were discovered in a London Museum in1985. Now the main Fort has been returned to much of its original glory ...

Area: 43 Ayliff Street, Newcastle

A national monument, this elegant building dating from 1916 was designed as a skating rink and used for social events. Situated at St Dominic's Academy, previously a Catholic Convent.

Number: +27 034 312 9265

Area: Newcastle, Battlefields, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa