When it comes to picking out the perfect family holiday location, it can be extremely difficult. Not only do you need to have a range of activities to keep your kids entertained, but you need somewhere that can give you somewhere romantic to go to get some alone time with your partner. Instead of endlessly scrolling through the internet for suggestions, we would recommend that you visit Belgium. Here is exactly why!
Beaches and Swimming
If you have decided to go to Brussels for a holiday, when you touch down from the plane and use a Brussels airport transfer to get to your hotel, once you are done you may want to go and enjoy one of Belgium’s beautiful beaches. What family doesn’t love a beach trip? Try out going to Ostend, De Haan or Nieuwport and you will see that these beaches are practically idyllic. With trains leaving Brussels every 30 minutes, you can get to the beach in good time and start to enjoy yourselves. Jump in the sea, make sandcastles with your kids or just enjoy tanning in the sun. You will love every moment of it.
The best children’s museums
Yes, you want your kids to have fun when you go on holiday, but you also want them to learn something. That’s why you will be happy to know that Belgium has some of the most informative museums designed specifically for children to enjoy. One of the most fun museums is in Brussels is actually known as the Children’s Museum – a venue created in 1975 by a “toyccentric” psychologist. If you visit with your children, you can enjoy cookery classes, fairy tales and art workshops, construction and theatre fun. The main theme of this museum is to enhance the senses and stimulate your child’s imagination. You will find yourself inside this museum for hours on end and your children will love it!
Nature
Should you feel like taking your family out to enjoy the fresh air, there are a number of beautiful nature parks and natural costal features that you all can enjoy. For instance, you may want to go to the ZwinNatuur Park where you can see a varied amount of Belgium’s bird population, including white storks, or you can visit Forestia Park, a 40 hectare park that has over 300 friendly animals that live there. Your children can play with the animals or even go on an aerial adventure to see them all from above. It’s a great way to see Belgium’s natural world whilst keeping your children in a controlled and safe environment.
Fun Theme Parks
Belgium is a great place to enjoy a fun filled adventure out in a theme park that is specifically designed for children. Start off your trip by going to Plopsaland or Bellewaerde. There you can enjoy waterparks, park theatres and theme parks. These sorts of areas are perfect for entertaining your children and filling your day with excitement. You are bound to make some happy memories together in these great theme parks.
