Choet Visser Rugby Museum - Bloemfontein

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Choet Visser Rugby Museum is the largest private rugby museum in Africa, housing a collection of over 200 jerseys, 450 ties, and other rugby memorabilia. (Image adapted). © WorldKings

Choet Visser Rugby Museum - Bloemfontein

The privately owned Choet Visser Rugby Museum was first opened in 1974 and by 1976, 5000 people had been through the doors. Choet Visser was a Free State Rugby Legend and his grandson Nico du Plessis wrote a book in 1994 about his grandfathers Museum. He stated that the collection houses thousands of sweaters, jackets, balls, pictures and ties. The are also original, signed cartoons and pictures of teams and players displayed on the walls. As well as the oldest item which is the agenda for the establishment of the English Rugby Football Union, the oldest rugby union in 1871, which was convened in the Pall Mall Restaurant in London. Nico also states that his grandfather had strict rules for his collection. One of which was that an item must have been a gift. He never bought anything.

During the 25th anniversary of the 1974 Lions triumph in South Africa which was held in 1999 in Edinburgh, Princess Anne, the patron of the Scottish Rugby Union, was sitting next to the Free State rugby legend and commented saying, "So you are the famous Choet Visser of whom everyone is talking about."

Although Visser passed away on 30 June 2005, his legend lives on in the Choert Visser Rugby Museum. The museum is open from Monday to Saturday by appointment only, but for rugby fans a visit to this museum is a very rewarding experience and worth the effort.

For more information please contact:
Telephone: +27-82-4921600
Physical Address: 3 Innes Avenue, Bloemfontein, Free State.

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Allegro Guesthouse

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Bayswater, Bloemfontein

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Allegro Guest House offers guests beautiful rooms on a bed and breakfast basis in the suburb of Bayswater in Bloemfontein. We offer seven individually themed luxury en-suite rooms. Rooms are furnished with double, queen-size or king-size beds. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

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Lily Guesthouse

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Lily Guesthouse in the northern suburbs of Bloemfontein is easily accessible from the N1, yet situated in tranquil surroundings. We take pride in our true hospitality and excellent personal service. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

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De Witt'e Gastehuis

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De Witt'e Gastehuis is a stately, thatched guest house, situated in a quiet area in the Northern part of Bloemfontein. It offers tranquil, quality accommodation with its stylish rooms and a swimming pool for those hot summer days. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

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Bedrock Self Catering

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Bedrock provides visitors to Bloemfontein with self catering accommodation set in the leafy suburb of Bayswater. Set in the northern suburbs, close to a shopping center, take away, eating places, medical facilities and schools in a quiet safe garden. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

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@ Mamma’s Guesthouse is the place to stay if you are looking for an ad home experience with great South African hospitality from the friendly and helpful Staff. Going the extra mile is what we do. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

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