Bruges Family City Breaks

A visit to Bruges offers an enchanting, inspiring journey into the past yet boasts a thoroughly modern small city atmosphere complete with fun filled attractions that all the family can savour. Bruges family city breaks are the perfect compromise for easily bored kids as its historic sites offer up colourful fairytale images such as the Belfry and neo gothic Cloth Hall. There is no better way to view its artistic history than by a blissful cruise along its placid network of canals which all kids are sure to enjoy. Bruges short breaks are never more appealing for families than in the middle of winter. Festive visits will be illuminated with twinkling Christmas decorations, fairground fun and delicious Yuletide treats. In the New Year the city is transformed again during the spectacular ice sculpture festival which sees dazzling frozen statues of comic book superheroes, cartoon characters and famous historical figures.

 

 

Bruges may not boast thrilling rollercoaster’s and hi tech gaming centres but it does have a number of interesting child friendly distractions that will educate in an entertaining way. The Boudewijn Sea Park is the number 1 attraction for youngsters where they can encounter dolphins, seals and birds of prey. Other than classical art and medieval history, Bruges family city breaks can also learn about space travel and the night sky at the Bisbroek Observatory or spend a day at the Old Timer Motorcycle Museum. There is even a museum dedicated to the humble fried chip! An irresistible treat will come in the form of a visit to Chocolate World - heaven for chocoholics with free samples galore!

 

 

Besides leisurely morning strolls along the serene canal banks, the beauty and tranquillity of Bruges is best illustrated at picturesque Minnewater Park, an ideal spot for a summers day picnic. It has the romantic Lake of Love filled with swans where kids can mess about in paddle boats. It is full of birdlife and acres of pleasant woodland walks. Getting out and about is easy as a family and the rolling Flemish countryside can be explored with a guided cycling tour for a half day. Go to the timeless seaside town of t'Zwin which is home to lovely beaches, windswept boardwalks and a scenic nature reserve. Shopping is also a pleasure in Bruges and has never been so much fun at the Dijver weekend flea market. Browse for eccentric giftware, toys and unique artwork and simply admire the showmanship of the market traders themselves.