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Contact Us<\/h1>\n

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Sedgefield\u00a0\u2019s marketing story is defined by its identity as Africa\u2019s first\u00a0<\/span><\/span>“Slow Town,”<\/strong>\u00a0with a history rooted in its namesake in the United Kingdom and a long-standing reputation as a tranquil retreat for farmers and families.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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The Historical Foundation
<\/strong>Original Name:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>The area was initially a farm named\u00a0<\/span>Ruigtevlei<\/strong>, which was granted to the widow Meeding by Lord Charles Somerset in the early 1800s.<\/span><\/p>\n

English Roots:<\/strong>\u00a0In 1894, John Barrington purchased part of the farm and renamed it\u00a0Sedgefield<\/strong> after the birthplace of his father, Henry Barrington, in County Durham, UK.<\/p>\n

Town Proclamation:<\/strong>\u00a0Sedgefield was officially proclaimed a town in\u00a01929<\/strong>. It remained a “dormant township” for years, primarily used as a summer camping ground by inland farmers who traveled there by ox wagon.<\/p>\n

Infrastructure Growth:<\/strong>\u00a0The arrival of the\u00a0railway line in 1928<\/strong>\u00a0and the completion of the coastal road (N2) in 1951 were critical turning points that opened the secluded village to the outside world.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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For Booking & Inquiries<\/h3>\n

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+27 (0) 44 3432658<\/p>\n

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info@visitsedgefield.co.za<\/a>\u00a0
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Location<\/h3>\n

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Main Road
Sedgefield<\/span><\/p>\n

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Main Road
Sedgefield<\/p>\n

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Sedgefield has successfully branded itself as a sanctuary from the fast-paced modern world, leaning into its “sleepy village” reputation as a competitive advantage.<\/p>\n

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Cittaslow Accreditation:<\/strong> In October 2010, Sedgefield became the first town in Africa to join the international Cittaslow (Slow Town) movement.<\/p>\n

This accreditation is the cornerstone of its modern marketing, emphasizing quality of life, sustainability, and community over rapid development.<\/p>\n

The Tortoise Mascot:<\/strong>\u00a0The town\u2019s official motto is\u00a0“The tortoise sets the pace,”<\/strong>\u00a0and the angulated tortoise is its mascot. This symbol is celebrated throughout the village, most notably in the numerous public\u00a0mosaic artworks<\/strong>\u00a0created by the Masithandane project.<\/p>\n

Market Culture:<\/strong>\u00a0A central part of Sedgefield’s brand is its award-winning Saturday markets, particularly the\u00a0Wild Oats Community Farmers’ Market<\/span><\/strong>, which serves as a hub for the “Slow Town” philosophy of fresh, local, and artisanal produce.<\/p>\n

The “Secret Gem”:<\/strong>\u00a0Positioned between the more famous George and Knysna, Sedgefield markets itself as a “hidden gem” or the “soulful escape” of the Garden Route, catering to nature lovers and those seeking an authentic, unhurried experience<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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