A quaint, little town, founded in 1858, Lady Grey is surrounded by the beautiful snow-capped Witteberg Mountain Range close to the Karringmelkspruit River gorge. The proximity of mountains and water make for beautiful scenery and Joubert's Pass, just outside Lady Grey, provides a gorgeous drive up to a reservoir in the centre of a nature reserve. Bird watching is reputed to be the best in the area and if you're looking for adventure then the rugged terrain around Lady Grey provides a number of hikes, mountain bike and 4x4 trails.

The town of Lady Grey itself has a number of Victorian building worth a visit, including the old Dutch Reformed Church. The Lady Grey Museum focuses on local celebrities, with exhibits on people like Athol Fugard and Tiro Vorster, who have roots in the Middelburg. There are many fine examples of San rock paintings and dinosaur fossil beds in the area.