School trips to Bruges, Brussels and Ypres

Belgium offers a wonderful range of visits, many less than an hour’s drive from Calais. The Flemish architecture is beautiful, the coastline stunning and the country is rich in art, culture and history. Brussels, capital of the European Union, offers a wide choice of art galleries, science centres, such as the Atomium, and of course, visits to the European Parliament.

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3 Day School Trip to Bruges and Ypres

Day 1: Travel early morning via Calais direct to our hotel near Ypres. Visit the Flander’s Field Museum* or the Bellewaerde Theme Park*.
Day 2: Full day exploring Bruges, a perfectly preserved medieval town known as the ‘Venice of the North’. Enjoy a relaxing canal cruise before visiting the shops and chocolate museum*.
Day 3: Morning at leisure in Bruges or visit to Lille returning via Calais.

4 Day School Trip to Bruges, Brussels & Ypres from £219

Day 1: Travel early morning via Calais direct to our hotel near Ypres. Visit the Flander’s Field Museum* or the Bellewaerde Theme Park*.
Day 2: Full day in Bruges. Enjoy a relaxing canal cruise before visiting the chocolate museum*. Explore the Market Square and the Burg and then climb to the top of the Belfry for breathtaking views across the town.
Day 3: Full day in Brussels. Visit the famous Grande Place lined with medieval guildhouses. In the afternoon you could visit the Atomium Science Centre and Brupark or the Belgium Comic Strip museum.
Day 4: Morning at leisure in Bruges or visit to Lille returning via Calais.

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Bruges

Bruges is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Many of its medieval buildings are notable but Bruges' most famous landmark is its 13th-century belfry. The city is criss-crossed by canals and it is sometimes referred to as "The Venice of the North". The city is famous for its hand made chocolates.

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Bruges Canal Cruise

One of the best ways to see Bruges is from the canal cruisers which make a leisurely circuit of the old city. Cruises can be prebooked and last one hour. Most of the boats are open so suitable wet weather clothing is essential!

Brussels

Brussels is a centre for international politics. Its hosting of EU institutions as well as the headquarters of NATO has made the city a home of politicians, diplomats and civil servants. Main attractions include the Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Gothic town hall in the old centre

The Atomium

The Atomium was built for Expo '58, the 1958 Brussels World's Fair. Designed by André Waterkeyn, it is 335 ft tall, with nine steel spheres connected so that the whole forms the shape of a unit cell of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. The top sphere provides a panoramic view of Brussels. Each sphere is 18 metres in diameter.

Mini Europe, Brussels

Mini-Europe is a miniature park located in the Bruparck at the foot of the Atomium in north Brussels. Mini-Europe has the most famous buildings in the European Union on show, including the Houses of Parliament. The park is renowned for the quality of its models, some of which cost as much as €350,000 to make (the Brussels Grand-Place).

Euro Space Centre

The Euro Space centre is designed for young people and aims to get them interested in space and space travel. The ultra modern centre has a number of astronaut training devices which simulate zero gravity as well as a full size space shuttle. Groups can stay on site in the residential part of the centre or just visit for a day.

Ypres

Ypres is a pretty town that has survived two world wars. The main square is lined by restaurants, bars and chocolate shops. The imposing Cloth Hall was originally built in the 13th century and was rebuilt after the First World war. During World War I, the Tommies nicknamed the city "Wipers."

Accommodation in 1 or 2 star hotel or School Hotel with ensuite facilities.

Students share multi-bedded rooms on a Full Board basis.

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