The Bruges Christmas Markets are the perfect opportunity to head out of London for the day, and explore one of Europe's most delightful and picturesque cities. Described as the 'Venice of the North', Bruges will appeal not only to those who wish to get into the festive spirit, but also those who wish to wander around the city, taking in the medieval architecture, perusing the galleries and churches, or relaxing in a beer hall or cafe.
Enjoy your day in Bruges where you get a chance to explore the Christmas markets, sample the famous Belgium chocolate and have a skate around Bruges market square. After the day of festivities we head back to Calais in the early evening and arrive back in London around 11pm.
The Christmas Markets. A seasonal event, Bruges Christmas Markets run from the end of November throughour December every year. Bruges has two market places, and both offer an assortment of handmade gifts, decorations, food, drink, clothing and knick knacks. It is tradition to enjoy a fresh, hot waffle and mulled wine as you wander around the stalls. The array of famous Belgian chocolates made especially for Christmas, will delight those with a sweet tooth, otherwise they are lovely for a gift. Every year, a man-made ice rink is created in the centre of the Market Square, which adds an extra winter touch to the festive season..
Watch Bruges Christmas Markets
Bruges – A great day out Of course the Christmas Markets are popular at this time of year, but there is so much more to see and do if wandering around the markets doesn't take your fancy.
De Halve Maam (Straffe Hendrik) Brewery – best place to try Brugse Zot Beer. 500m from city centre
Church of Our Lady (Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk) – features a 122m spire, and claims to house the only Michaelangelo statue to have left Italy in his lifetime
Beguinage (Begijnhof) – World heritage site – 0.5 miles from city centre
The Snow and Ice Sculpture Festival – Runs from 26 Nov to 16 Jan
The Chocolate Museum !!
What's Included
Day-trip departing from London by Luxury Coach.
Departures in November and December
Includes channel crossing
Other Attractions
Basilica of the Holy Blood
Blinde Ezelstraat & Pelicaan Huis
Attractive Canals! Do a boat cruise.
Jeruzalemkerk; Sint-Jacobskerk
Liberty of Bruges
The Town hall
Gruuthusemuseum; Memlingmuseum
Dates and Rates
Coach Depart London 06:00 Return back in London 22:30
Departure point is from the car park just outside CANADA WATER Tube station (on the Jubilee Line). Full details will be send to you 10 days before departure.
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Want to book on a longer Christmas and New Years European experience? Look at our 10 Day Christmas and New Years tour - visit Paris, Swiss Alps, Rhine Valley and New Year in Amsterdam.
