Woodmill Lane Leisure Shopping

Welcome to Woodmill Lane Woodmill Lane opened in December 1990 on the historical site Knysna's 1919 Sawmill and Timber Factory. It was the first major retail complex to stimulate growth in the town and set the tone for future environmantally friendly development in the Garden Route's fast growing tourist industry. Fondly known as the "Warm Heart of Knysna", it has become the focal point of Knysna's business district.

Delicious Meals and Music.. Visit the heart of Victorian Knysna and savour the ambience of Woodmill Lane. Enjoy a great meal in the open air piazza whilst watching the water fountains and listening to live music. The centre houses 75 shops ranging from colourful boutiques, restaurants, arts & crafts, galleries and a Pick n Pay Supermarket.

Kinetic Artworks.. Woodmill Lane now houses the largest collection of Mark O'Donovan's Kinetic art in the country. These amazing features can literally keep you occupied and entertained for hours, these unique items can be seen on display throughout the centre.

Woodmill Machinery Woodmill Lane still houses some of the original saw-mill machinery which is on display through out the centre. Most of these magnificent machines date back to the early 1900's and have arrived from all over the globe, from destinations as far a field as Birmingham, England. Take a leisurely stroll through Woodmill Lane and observe these mechanical wonders.

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Knysna's Old Saw Mill

The view of Woodmill Lane from the Long Street entrance facing west near Telkom shows the gables of the saw-mill of Geo Parkes & Sons. This building was designed by the Oudtshoorn architects, Simpson & Bridgman, and built in 1919 by the Oudtshoorn builders, Coe & Bolton. Read More...

Anouncements

Make any purchase in Woodmill Lane on a Sunday and you could win R100 every month for a year! Simply attach your receipt to this entry form, fill in your details and hand it in to any shop or the centre management offices.