Another first for KZN

Published Oct 15, 2018

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Durban - The exciting new Blythedale Coastal Adventure Market is a first for KwaZulu-Natal. This oceanfront market opening soon at the Blythedale Event Bowl, is the first ever fresh produce market with adventure activities on site. 

The idea being a picture perfect oceanfront market with fresh local and artisanal products with adrenaline filled activities for more adventurous visitors.

Starting on November 4, this market will also include fresh produce and live music from top artists.

If adrenaline is what you crave, this market has loads of it. The longest slippery slide in KZN is one of our main attractions. Challenge your friends with a capture the flag paintball game or a game of laser tag. A beachfront quad bike trail and a zipline takes care of all the speed junkies and those who love to walk in the air.

“The Blythedale Coastal ­­­­Adventure Market is set on the pristine coastline of the north coast in Blythedale and boasts some of the most breathtaking views coupled with an indigenous forest surrounding and crystal blue oceans on its doorstep,” Andrew Thompson, development and sales director for eLan Property group. 

This market is unlike any other KZN has ever seen with the concept being a variety adventure activities paired with the best fresh local produce and food the region has to offer. 

Your weekly market run will never be boring again. You can start your morning with steaming hot coffee and treats from over 70 vendors and food trucks. Anything from fresh fish, locally sourced regional produce and artisan food will be available. 

Yunus Paruk from Prawn Star ZA, one of the vendors at the market, said: “We are really stoked to be a part of this new exciting market that has so much to offer in the beautiful setting of Blythedale. Doing things differently with food, our seafood and smash burger concepts will be enjoyed by one and all.”

These treats can be enjoyed guilt-free because you can work it off while experiencing a beautiful forest hiking trail. Stunning sea views surround the trail that leads onto the beach where energetic visitors can enjoy games and the thirsty ones can enjoy refreshments from the beach bar.

“We are so excited for people and vendors to get to this adventure market - it’s a day out for the family to enjoy, with over 70 vendors, an inflatable park, helicopter rides, live music, beach activities - it’s the place to be on Sunday’s - the most epic market on the coast!” says Bronwyn Roos and Devon Ueckermann, Blythedale’s Coastal Adventure Market Organisers.

The Blythedale Adventure Market is a family fun day outing. Kids can play safely in our petting zoo or make new friends in our kidzone created with inflatable castles and different games. All our kid areas are watched over by experienced staff. Mom and dad can relax with a cocktail at one of our craft bars including craft gin and rum. 

Take a walk down to the beach bar for beach games and to give your four legged friend a break as well.

This weekly market promises to be like no other. A picture perfect family experience that will be open every Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

For more information about the market as well as the Blythedale Coastal Estate, visit The Blythedale Coastal Estate’s website at www.blythedale.co.za. Plus, check out Facebook (@blythedalecoastaladventuremarket), and Instagram (@blythedale_coastal_market).

The Mercury

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