Grahamstown stands at the heart of Frontier Country and is justly described as the crucible of South African history, being at the heart of the frontier clashes between the Dutch and the British on the one hand and the Xhosa on the other. The whole area is full of relics and echoes of this history.
Grahamstown itself has developed into an important academic centre with Rhodes University and various schools leading the way.
Those who visit the city find a generous choice of guest house, b&B and self catering accommodation awaits them.