Bygone-era furniture and antiques live harmoniously next to more modern items in Greymont

Long Road in Greymont is the perfect place to unwind and do a little quiet pavement shopping unlike elsewhere in the city

September 23, 2023

Emily Wellman Bain 1 minute read

Bruce Meyer owns Cowie Joinery which opened in 1967 in Rosebank. He has been in Greymont for a year now where he carefully restores antiques and makes custom solid wooden furniture. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain

Long Road snakes between the suburbs of Greymont, Albertskroon and Albertville and is a joy to visit if you are interested in antiques, second-hand furniture and window shopping. Known colloquially as ‘Antique Street’ it is a treasure trove where items on sale change as they are sold, so no two visits will be the same.

Winnie McHenry from Upcycle takes items others would discard and turns them into creative, often practical and imaginative gifts and household goods. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain

The small owner-run shops are a breath of fresh air from malls and modern consumerist shopping experiences.

Portions of Long Road are lined with trees showing off their new spring leaves. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain

Buildings alongside it are brimming with creatives who make, fix or adorn furniture, antiques and other items with enough variety to ensure there is something for everyone.

The pavements are beautifully dressed with interesting items enticing passersby, be they serious shoppers or those who are just spending time exploring what is on offer.

The top of a metal gate has been adorned with scrap metal at Upcycle. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain

The nearby Alberts Farm Conservancy is the perfect place to visit after perusing Long Road. It is a place where nature lovers soak up the vistas and well-maintained nature reserve, run by volunteers who work round the clock to protect and nurture this precious green lung of the city.