Thomas River Historical Village is a wonderful place to stay for a day or two (and you'll want to stay for longer) and explore the history of the area, while also enjoying stunning weather, beautiful rolling hills and the company of fascinating people over drinks in the pub and wonderful food in the restaurant.

Thomas River used to be an important station between Cathcart and Stutterheim. The old station platform and buildings have been maintained in perfect order. Near the platform, there still remain four gunners towers - a reminder of the brutal Xhosa-British wars that were fought in this area. The settlement boasts a private library.