Coedmore Castle

General information

Coedmore Castle, completed by Dering Stainbank in 1885 as a family home, is situated in the Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve, an easy 20-minute drive south of Durban. This 253 hectare ' Green lung ' home to many species of antelope, zebra and abundant birdlife, was donated by Kenneth Stainbank, Dering's son, to the people of South Africa over 50 years ago and is currently managed by Ezemvelo Kwa Zulu Natal Wildlife.
Coedmore Castle has remained in the family for 4 generations, and contains many of the original household contents including furniture from the 19th century, old family portraits and antique silverware. It is also home to the old studio of Mary Stainbank (Kenneth's sister) where between 1926 and 1940, she produced some of her finest work. Pieces are seen throughout Durban and at the Castle. Although the Reserve and the homestead was donated to the state by Kenneth Stainbank, the family currently manages it. It is now open to the public for Guided Tours, School Outings and Hire of the Grounds.