Bayswater
District of Bloemfontein
in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality of Orange Free State, South Africa

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-29.121 and 26.214 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -29° 7' 15" and E 26° 12' 50"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 05:35 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:10 am and 5:50 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
21.157 and -156.740 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Halawa
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Bayswater

The district Bayswater of Bloemfontein in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality (Orange Free State) is a district located in South Africa about 260 mi south-west of Pretoria, the country's capital town.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 33°C / 91 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 17%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Gale with 28 km/h (17 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 5% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

31°C (89 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

31°C (87 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

29°C (84 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Dersley Manor

Address
2,8 mi
10 Dersley Rd
9301 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00


The Suburban

Address
2,1 mi
3 Massey Street
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

Address
0,6 mi
101 Henry Street, Willows
9301 The Willows
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Adeo

Address
2,4 mi
13A Innes Avenue
9301 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Altissimo Guesthouse

Address
3,5 mi
Bloemendal Rd 11/3
9301 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


@Flo-Ben Guest House

Address
2,3 mi
3 Paul Roux Street
9300 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Milner Manor

Address
1,7 mi
8 Milner Road
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Victorian Lodge

Address
1,0 mi
110 Kellner Street
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BON HOTEL BLOEMFONTEIN CENTRAL

Address
0,6 mi
SANLAM PLAZA BURGER STREET
9301 Bloemfontein Central,Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sangiro Game Lodge

Address
5,2 mi
Kenneth Kaunda Road
9325 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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The Cheetah Experience Bloemfontein, South Africa

Published: June 09, 2014
Length: 45:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Zita Janse van Vuuren

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Who says Bloemfontein does not get rain?

Published: November 10, 2014
Length: 05:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: May 03, 2011
Length: 24:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: July 15, 2014
Length: 12:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: December 23, 2013
Length: 58:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Braaivleis and Rains in Bloemfontein

Published: January 25, 2012
Length: 53:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MisterAfrikaans

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Integrating cactus and Hermetia illucens as feedstock for regenerative livestock production

Published: January 30, 2015
Length: 36:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Axel Tarrisse

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Published: July 16, 2013
Length: 44:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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God Save The Queen before England vs Germany 2010 World Cup

Published: June 30, 2010
Length: 46:05 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Spoornet Class 34-000 34-072

Published: October 25, 2009
Length: 12:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein is the capital city of the Free State Province of South Africa; and, as the judicial capital of the nation, one of South Africa's three national capitals – the other two being Cape Town, the legislative capital, and Pretoria, the administrative capital. Bloemfontein is popularly and poetically known as "the city of roses", owing to the abundance of these flowers and the annual rose festival held there.

Located at -29.1, 26.2167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Bloemfontein, Places in Free State with White majority populations, Populated places in Mangaung, Cities in South Africa, Provincial capitals in South Africa, University towns in South Africa, Capitals in Africa, Populated places established in 1846, Populated places founded by Afrikaners, Second Boer War concentration camps

Boyden Observatory

Boyden Observatory is an astronomical research observatory and science education centre located 20 kilometres north-east of the city of Bloemfontein in Free State, South Africa. The observatory is managed by the Physics Department of the University of the Free State (UFS). The Friends of Boyden assist the observatory as a public support group, organising open evenings and protecting its public interest.

Located at -29.0388, 26.4047 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1889 establishments in South Africa, Astronomical observatories in South Africa, Asteroid-discovering observatories, Harvard University

Grey College, Bloemfontein

Grey College is a public school for boys located in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa, one of the 23 elite, historically significant and prestigious Milner Schools. Grey College is not to be confused with Grey High School in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.

Located at -29.1094, 26.1967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boys' schools in South Africa, Boarding schools in South Africa, Schools in the Free State (South African province), Education in Bloemfontein, Educational institutions established in 1855, 1856 in South Africa

Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) is an appellate court in South Africa; it is the highest appeal court except in constitutional matters, which are ultimately decided by the Constitutional Court.

Located at -29.1154, 26.2163 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Courts of South Africa, National supreme courts

Free State Stadium

The Free State Stadium, also known as Vodacom Park, is a stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, used mainly for rugby union and association football. It was originally built for the 1995 Rugby World Cup, and was one of the venues for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The primary rugby union tenants of the facility are: The Central Cheetahs, which represents Free State and Northern Cape provinces in the international Super Rugby competition.

Located at -29.1172, 26.2089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Soccer venues in South Africa, Rugby union stadiums in South Africa, Rugby World Cup stadiums, 2010 FIFA World Cup stadiums, FIFA Confederations Cup stadiums, Buildings and structures in Bloemfontein, Sports venues in the Free State (South African province)

University of the Free State

The University of the Free State is a multi campus public university in Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free State and the judicial capital of South Africa.

Located at -29.1044, 26.1753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of the Free State, Universities in the Free State (South African province), Public universities in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 1904, Association of Commonwealth Universities

Chevrolet Park

Chevrolet Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches. It is the home of the Knights cricket team. The stadium holds 20,000 people and opened in 1989. A naming rights arrangement saw the ground renamed Goodyear Park until the 2007-08 season when it was renamed the OUTsurance Oval. As of the 2011-2012 season it was again renamed Chevrolet Park.

Located at -29.1167, 26.2053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Bloemfontein, 2003 Cricket World Cup, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Africa, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Test cricket grounds in South Africa, Sports venues in the Free State (South African province)

Government House, Orange Free State

Government House, located in Bloemfontein, was the official residence of the Governor of the Orange Free State, South Africa. A Neo-Dutch style mansion was designed in 1935. Completed in 1941, this mansion located on Grant’s Hill served as residence for the Governor General of the Union of South Africa from 1942. In 1972, the building was officially named Oliewenhuis, the name derived from the abundance of wild olive trees growing on the hills nearby. In 1985 the building became an art museum.

Located at -29.0984, 26.2201 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Houses completed in 1941, Official residences in South Africa, Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth

St. Andrew's School, Bloemfontein

St. Andrew's School, established in 1863 is a public school for boys located in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. The years of study are from pre-primary to grade 12. Boarders are accommodated in four boarding hostels: Dunn House for junior boarders, Storey House for junior secondary boarders, and Twells and Chandler Houses for senior boarders. Day students are associated with Carey (grades 1 to 7) and Webb (grade 8 to 12) Houses. Its sister school is St.

Located at -29.1036, 26.2039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boys' schools in South Africa, Anglican schools in South Africa, Boarding schools in South Africa, Schools in the Free State (South African province), Educational institutions established in 1863

Central University of Technology

Central University of Technology, Free State or Central University of Technology is a University of Technology in Bloemfontein in the Free State province of South Africa. It was established in 1981 as "Technikon Free State". As part of the South African government's restructuring of tertiary education for the new millennium it was promoted to university of technology status. Currently the University is undergoing restructuring of personnel.

Located at -29.1214, 26.2136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public universities in South Africa, Universities in the Free State (South African province), Educational institutions established in 1981, Association of Commonwealth Universities

Seisa Ramabodu Stadium

Seisa Ramabodu Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Bloemfontein, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being renovated in 2008 and brought up to FIFA standards. It is the home stadium of Bloemfontein Celtic who also use the Free State Stadium. During renovations the stadium's capacity was expanded from 18,000 to 20,000.

Located at -29.1742, 26.2336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soccer venues in South Africa

Free State High Court

The Free State High Court, Bloemfontein (previously the Orange Free State Provincial Division, and commonly known as the Bloemfontein High Court) is the High Court with jurisdiction over the Free State province of South Africa.

Located at -29.1185, 26.217 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High Courts of South Africa, Government of the Free State (South African province), Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein railway station

Bloemfontein railway station is a railway station located in Bloemfontein, Free State Province, South Africa. The first railway line connected Bloemfontein to Cape Town in 1890, resulting in a centrally located station site on the corner of Maitland and Harvey streets, east of Kings Park.

Located at -29.1186, 26.2264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Bloemfontein, Transport in the Free State (South African province), Shosholoza Meyl stations

Westdene Stadium

Westdene Stadium, also known as Westdene Sports Ground, is a multi-use stadium in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Roses United F.C. and Celtic Colts F.C.

Located at -29.1069, 26.207 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in the Free State (South African province), Soccer venues in South Africa

Lamont–Hussey Observatory

The Lamont–Hussey Observatory (LHO) was an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of Michigan (UM). It was located in the city of Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. Construction at the site began in 1927, and the facility was closed in 1972.

Located at -29.0966, 26.2362 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Astronomical observatories in South Africa, University of Michigan, Buildings and structures in Bloemfontein, Defunct astronomical observatories

Free State National Botanical Garden

The Free State National Botanical Garden, located just outside Bloemfontein covers 70 hectacres, and is home to about 400 species of plants.

Located at -29.0522, 26.2108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in South Africa

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