Visit the Prison Break Market this weekend
A cute spot for the whole family that offers free entry and nine unique sheds with different offerings.
Struggling to find something fun to do with the family this weekend? Visit the Prison Break Market?
Located on 10 MacMillan Rd, Glenferness, Johannesburg, you are sure to find something fun to do. The market hosts nine unique sheds that offer something different for everyone. There's something for the entire family, from craft stalls to artisanal food stalls.
Entrance is free, but each shed has different operating times. The market is cashless, and all vendors are equipped with cashless devices.
The Prison Break Market has an incredible story behind it. The owner, Peter Gillespie, developed the design and concept. He travelled extensively to observe how markets around the world operate.
According to the market's website Gillespie's dream was to "create a midway environment between a pop-up market and shopping centre, and to give a base to crafters to permanently be able to manufacture goods in front of clients and encourage them to teach their trade while enjoying the benefits of selling the end product".
Here is the breakdown for the nine sheds at the market.
Harvest Pantry
Here, you can find locally sourced produce while also enjoying gourmet foods. Their operating times are 9 am and 3 pm Wednesday through Friday and 9 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Their operating time for public holidays are 9 am to 5 pm except on Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Voting Day.
Yard Eatery
Here, market visitors can expect to find a host of food and beverage stalls.
Operating times are between Thursday and Sunday, 10 am and 9 pm (please note that the kitchen closes at 8 pm).
Crafters Shed
The name says it all: Here, you can expect to walk through a display of arts and crafts. They operate from Wednesday to Friday between 9 am and 3 pm and Saturday and Sunday between 9 am and 4 pm.
Create Lonehill
A creative ceramic painting restaurant that operates between Tuesday and Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Dreambox Studio
This one is for the social media fanatics interested in upping their game.
"At DreamBox, we've reimagined the art of capturing memories. Our unique space features an ever-evolving collection of 14 boxes and various wall installations, each designed around its captivating theme. These settings change throughout the year, ensuring every visit is a fresh, inspiring journey."
Operating times are from Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.
San Quentin Events
This shed is available for public and private events. To book an event, please call 011 463 8019 .
Pourhouse
Here you can experience the art and education behind distilling gin. Their operating times are Wednesday and Sunday between 11 am and 7 pm and Thursday to Saturday between 11 am and 9 pm.
Alkatraz
Alkatraz is also an event space and can accommodate up to 75 guests for an inside event.
The Dance Academy
The Dance Academy SA offers quality tuition in these genres:
Ballet (Cecchetti Method)
Acrobatics
Modern, lyrical and contemporary
Adult ballet
Adult Contemporary
Hip Hop
Pilates
We teach from tiny tots (2.5 years) to adults. Check out the website for more information - prisonbreakmarket.co.za
Check out this fun video of a family visiting Prison Break Market on TikTok.
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