Diggers Retreat Hotel keeps gold rush spirit alive
The Diggers Retreat Hotel on the R38 offers more than just a place to stay, it’s a living link to Barberton’s gold rush past.
Heritage & History
Unearthing the stories, buildings, and moments that connect Barberton’s past to its present.
The Globe Tavern: a gold rush relic at the heart of Barberton
From lively tavern to school and storeroom, the walls of the Globe Tavern tell a story of resilience, change and community.
Barberton Cemetery: memory, mourning and a call to protect our heritage
Honouring the fallen with the Remembrance Parade
Sheba Mine, Barberton’s golden jewel
Sheba Mine, known as the town’s Golden Jewel, continues to shape our community and economy more than 130 years after the first gold was found.
Belhaven House keeps Edwardian elegance alive
Step back into Barberton’s Edwardian era at Belhaven House, a lovingly restored 1904 prefabricated home with pressed‑steel ceilings and period décor that tells the story of the town’s gold‑rush prosperity and timeless charm.
Stopforth House: a time capsule in Barberton’s Heritage Walk
Stopforth House is far from a grand mansion, its charm lies in its authenticity. Every room, every artefact, every tool tells a story of one family’s endurance through changing times.