Hatfield & Brooklyn Area
A Story Map Highlighting Key Aspects
Overview
History of Hatfield in a Timeline
With the abundance of history that Hatfield holds, the following are key events that that have made Hatfield the town it is today.
1859
The suburb of Hatfield was proclaimed on a portion of the Koedoespoort farm
1885
Koedoespoort farm was sold to the Wesleyan Methodist Society
1899
The Wesleyan Methodist Society established a hospital camp in Hatfiled to aid people during the Anglo Boer War
1903
The Wesleyan Methodist Society sold the land, on which Hatfield was located, to the Colonial Secretary of the Transvaal, Patrick Duncan
1910
The Transvaalse Universiteits Kollege (University of Pretoria) was founded
1932
Hatfield's first business, Hatfield Bakery, was founded by Sakkie Andrews
1980s
The Rissik Station Stores were built North of the railway and were the first block of stores to be built in Hatfield
1982
Varsity Bakery, a popular hangout for students, was established
late 80s
The business district of Hatfield rapidly developed
1989
Construction started on Brooklyn Mall
2011
The Gautrain Hatfield Station came into operation
Who lives in Hatfield?
With the development of the University of Pretoria in 1910 (then known as "Transvaalse Universiteit Kollege"), being first only situated in the area from Roper Street to University Road, to now covering the entire area "from Prospect Street in the North, Lynwood Road in the South, University Road on the West and Harold Street on the East.” The expansion of the university means that there is a high density of students living in the area surrounding the university which is seen as the area of Hatfield.
"Burnett Street is a hive of activity during the day and night in this suburb, which is also dubbed Student City." - John Makoni
Past vs Present
move the slider to see a satellite image of Hatfield in 2001 vs 2021
Aerial Photo of Hatfield: Left (taken in 2001), Right (taken in 2021)
Public Transport Access
"You cannot understand a city without using its public transportation system." - Erol Ozan
Transport Available
- Gautrain
- Gautrain Bus
- Areyeng Bus
- Taxis
Gautrain Station
Gautrain Station . Click to expand.
Gautrain Bus Station
Gautrain Bus Station . Click to expand.
Hatfield is one of the cities with access to the Gautrain Station, you can take the Gautrain bus from Hatfield station to Arcadia, Brooklyn, Lynwood, Menlyn, and to Queenswood, according to the bus schedule
Taxi Access
Taxi Access. Click to expand.
You can access Taxis to travel around Hatfield by catching a random one that goes around hooting, and you let the driver know where you are going.
Areyeng Bus
Areyeng Bus . Click to expand.
Going to Hatfield Plaza?, There's the Areyeng bus service that can take you from this bus stop to Hatfield plaza in less than 8 minutes at the cost of R7/ R8 cash when you don't have the connector card.
Areyeng Bus Stop
Areyeng Bus Stop. Click to expand.
Taxi Stop
Taxi Stop . Click to expand.
We have Taxis available at this corner when you want to commute from Hatfield to Pretoria Central with just R18 cash only.
Taxi Stop
Taxi Stop. Click to expand.
When you want to see more of Pretoria you can catch a taxi from the Park corner to Mamelodi at a low cost of R18 cash only.
Gautrain Station
Gautrain Bus Station
Hatfield is one of the cities with access to the Gautrain Station, you can take the Gautrain bus from Hatfield station to Arcadia, Brooklyn, Lynwood, Menlyn, and to Queenswood, according to the bus schedule
Taxi Access
You can access Taxis to travel around Hatfield by catching a random one that goes around hooting, and you let the driver know where you are going.
Areyeng Bus
Going to Hatfield Plaza?, There's the Areyeng bus service that can take you from this bus stop to Hatfield plaza in less than 8 minutes at the cost of R7/ R8 cash when you don't have the connector card.
Areyeng Bus Stop
Taxi Stop
We have Taxis available at this corner when you want to commute from Hatfield to Pretoria Central with just R18 cash only.
Taxi Stop
When you want to see more of Pretoria you can catch a taxi from the Park corner to Mamelodi at a low cost of R18 cash only.
Fresh Produce & Essentials
"Everywhere I go, I always look for creative entrepreneurs, whether it's artisans and craftsmen, small farmers and gardeners, or restaurateurs who use fresh, locally sourced ingredients." - Martha Stewart
Grocery Shops that you can use while in the Hatfield and Brooklyn area
- Pick n Pay Hatfield
- Mamush Mini Market
- Woolworths Hillcrest Boulevard
- Pick n Pay Hillcrest Boulevard
- Kokoro Pretoria
- Pick n Pay Brooklyn
- Checkers Brooklyn
- Woolworths Food Loftus Park
- Woolworths Arcadia
Pick n Pay Hatfield
Mamush Mini Market
Woolworths Hillcrest Boulevard
Pick n Pay Hillcrest Boulevard
Kokoro Pretoria
Pick n Pay Brooklyn
Checkers Brooklyn
Woolworths Food Loftus Park
Woolworths Arcadia
Pick n Pay Hatfield
Mamush Mini Market
Woolworths Hillcrest Boulevard
Pick n Pay Hillcrest Boulevard
Kokoro Pretoria
Pick n Pay Brooklyn
Checkers Brooklyn
Woolworths Food Loftus Park
Woolworths Arcadia
Pharmacies Available in the Hatfield and Brooklyn Area
- Clicks Pharmacy - Hatfield Plaza
- Crest Pharmacy
- Dis-Chem - Lynnwood Road
- Arrie Nel Brooklyn Pharmacy
- Clicks Pharmacy - Brooklyn Mall
- Dis-Chem Pharmacy - Brooklyn Mall
Clicks Pharmacy - Hatfield Plaza
Crest Pharmacy
Dis-Chem Pharmacy - Lynnwood Road
Arrie Nel Brooklyn Pharmacy
Clicks Pharmacy - Brooklyn Mall
Dis-Chem Pharmacy - Brooklyn Mall
Clicks Pharmacy - Hatfield Plaza
Crest Pharmacy
Dis-Chem Pharmacy - Lynnwood Road
Arrie Nel Brooklyn Pharmacy
Clicks Pharmacy - Brooklyn Mall
Dis-Chem Pharmacy - Brooklyn Mall
Hospitals/ Clinics available in the Hatfield and Brooklyn Area
- The Urology Hospital - Day Ward
- Life Brooklyn Day Hospital
- Advanced Groenkloof Day Hospital
The Urology Hospital
The Urology Hospital. Click to expand.
Life Brooklyn Day Hospital
Life Brooklyn Day Hospital. Click to expand.
Advanced Groenkloof Day Hospital
Advanced Groenkloof Day Hospital . Click to expand.
The Urology Hospital
Life Brooklyn Day Hospital
Advanced Groenkloof Day Hospital
Petrol Stations Available in the Hatfield and Brooklyn Area
- Engen Hatfield Quickstop
- BP
- Engen Duncan Street
- Sasol Hatfield
- Engen Hillcrest
- Caltex
- Shell Select
Engen Hatfield Quickstop
BP
Engen Duncan Street
Sasol Hatfield
Engen Hillcrest
Caltex
Shell Select
Engen Hatfield Quickstop
BP
Engen Duncan Street
Sasol Hatfield
Engen Hillcrest
Caltex
Shell Select
Leisure
"I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and... I believe in miracles." - Audrey Hepburn
Leisure Activities available in the Hatfield and Brooklyn area
- Catemba Portuguese Restaurant
- The Blue Room Hatfield
- Aandklas Hatfield
- The Social Club Hatfield
- Springbok Bar
- Flamingo 1333
- News Cafe Hatfield
- Hotel @Hatfield
- City Lodge Hotel Hatfield
- ANEW Hotel Hatfield Pretoria
- Birdwood Guest House
- Hatfield Bed & Breakfast
Catemba Portuguese Restaurant
The Blue Room Hatfield
Aandklas Hatfield
The Social Club Hatfield
Springbok Bar
Flamingo 1333
News Cafe Hatfield
Hotel @Hatfield
City Lodge Hotel Hatfield
ANEW Hotel Hatfield Pretoria
Birdwood Guest House
Bed & Breakfast in Hatfield
Catemba Portuguese Restaurant
Home to the native dishes of Portugal is the Catemba Portuguese restaurant. Here one can have a great experience of different foods that cannot be found everywhere but in this spot.
The Blue Room Hatfield
Aandklas Hatfield
The Social Club Hatfield
Springbok Bar
Flamingo 1333
News Cafe Hatfield
Hotel @Hatfield
City Lodge Hotel Hatfield
ANEW Hotel Hatfield Pretoria
Birdwood Guest House
Bed & Breakfast in Hatfield
Points of Interest
"I love new places, new people, new ideas. I love cultural differences, and I'm fascinated by the truth - all the different versions of it." - Martin Henderson
- University of Pretoria
- Hatfield Plaza
- Javett Art Centre
- Duncan Yard
University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria . Click to expand.
The University of Pretoria is considered to be one of the best higher education institutes in South Africa, it offers a number of career choices and it is responsible for the distribution of students around Hatfield.
Hatfield Plaza
Hatfield Plaza. Click to expand.
Located at 1122 Burnett St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028, is the Hatfield Plaza. A complex where you can find a disclosed number of shops and you can get all the necessities you need
Javett Art Centre
Javett Art Centre. Click to expand.
The Javett art centre is located at the University of Pretoria. It is a centre of a great art collection from the past, with famous paintings and a lot more. To access the centre there is a fee to pay for the young to adults.
Duncan Yard
Duncan Yard. Click to expand.
Duncan yard is more like a park where you find strolling areas with a touch of features that gives it the look of an Italian village. The spot also has about 15 restaurants and shops that visitors can catch lunch at and purchase souvenirs.
University of Pretoria
The University of Pretoria is considered to be one of the best higher education institutes in South Africa, it offers a number of career choices and it is responsible for the distribution of students around Hatfield.
Hatfield Plaza
Located at 1122 Burnett St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028, is the Hatfield Plaza. A complex where you can find a disclosed number of shops and you can get all the necessities you need
Javett Art Centre
The Javett art centre is located at the University of Pretoria. It is a centre of a great art collection from the past, with famous paintings and a lot more. To access the centre there is a fee to pay for the young to adults.
Duncan Yard
Duncan yard is more like a park where you find strolling areas with a touch of features that gives it the look of an Italian village. The spot also has about 15 restaurants and shops that visitors can catch lunch at and purchase souvenirs.
