Blue Train
Have a little trip on Cape Town's only miniature train with a view of the sea, passing ships and Robben Island.
Riding the Blue Train is a fun activity for children from one year old and up. Have a little trip on Cape Town’s only miniature train with a view of the sea, passing ships and Robben Island. You can also spend quality time in the safe park, playing on a jungle gym and other play items. Group bookings for rides are available. This is also a great place to celebrate a birthday.
Tickets are R8 a ride. Proceeds generate funds for the Rotary Club of Sea Point’s projects, so this is not only fun, but good causes benefit as well.
Dr Tony Davidson of the Sea Point Rotary Club tells us more:
The Blue Train has been an icon for 50 years on the Mouille Point Promenade.
The Rotary Club of Sea Point took over the management of the train and park in February 2008. We have invested a substantial amount in repairing the engine and improving the surroundings. The fence is being painted, the grass has been irrigated and cut, and although there is room for much more work, the Blue Train area is a much happier place for kids to let their imaginations fly, it’s a great place to play and have fun. We have paved an area which will soon be turned in to a tea garden.
The inner area is being upgraded. A half pipe for skateboarding is about to be introduced.
Our Club decided to take on this venture for a couple of reasons. Firstly, we believe that the train has brought a great deal of joy and fun to the children of Cape Town for a number of generations, and it would be sad to see it disappear. We have achieved this objective. The train runs every day, weather permitting (and the odd day off for maintenance).
Secondly, we believe it will generate a reasonable profit after expenses, which will help fund our worthy projects across the City. Major beneficiaries include Includid Homes for mentally challenged adults in Maitland, and Ilitha Crèche in Khayelitsha.
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This is a true little treasure on the seafront promenade! We are very happy to see that the old lady has been taken over by people who care. The ride is a bit noisy but still lovely. Little ones love to wave to people walking on the promenade, and for adults it’s a chance to see the view from a different perspective.
By Cape Town Kids
Dear Carlo,
I would like to thank you for the memorable time we had for my daughters 4th birthday party at the Blue Train.
Even with the unfortunate breakdown of the train the week before, you and your team were very accomodating and helpful making other plans for our entertainment which worked out very well in the end. Everyone had a fantastic time.
We were impressed to see that the train and park is being maintained, my mom used to spend time at the Blue Train as a girl and in turn so did I, my daughter is now a 3rd generation patron! So I hope that the upkeep continues as it is such a valuable little place for kids in Cape Town.
I wish you best of luck with it.
Kind regards,
Michele Spooner
By Car on October 22, 2009
Dear Carlo
We would like to thank you for the most memorable and unforgetable time we had
for host our son 1st Birthday Party.
The kids had so much fun and we received so many compliments on what a great party it was.
I would just like to thank you for your excellent service and going the extra mile
to making that day special for my family.
I received emails and calls for your number so i hope you dont mind.
I thank you kindly and greatfully appreciated.
Regards
Nuraan Isaacs
By Car on October 22, 2009
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