Christmas Markets tour to Bruges by coach: 2 days, 1 nights

Christmas Markets tour to Bruges by coach: 2 days, 1 nights

Bruges' picturesque squares and cobbled streets make for a real winter wonderland during the Christmas market season. There is even an open-air ice rink in the square at the centre of all the stalls!

Suggested itinerary

  • Day one
  • Depart from school by coach
  • Connect with channel crossing
  • Explore Christmas markets of Bruges
  • Visit Belfry Tower
  • Arrive at accommodation
  • Day two
  • Depart accommodation
  • Explore Christmas markets of Bruges
  • Connect with channel crossing
  • Arrive back in the UK

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Christmas Markets tour to Bruges by coach: 2 days, 1 nights

  • Horse Drawn Carriage Ride - Bruges

    Subject range: Cultural

    What you’ll experience:

    A horse drawn carriage ride is a great way to see this beautiful city. The tour lasts around 35 minutes and will take you around the key sights in Bruges.

    Select says:

    The departure point is the Market Square in the centre of Bruges, and is on a first come first-served basis.

  • Bruges Christmas Market

    Subject range: Cultural

    What you’ll experience:

    The Christmas market is on the main square with an ice rink in the centre. The wooden huts sell Christmas gifts and speciality foods. 

    Select says:

    All the buildings have fairy lights around the shape of them which makes for a magical atmosphere in this picturesque town.

  • Belfry Tower of Bruges

    Subject range: Cultural, History

    What you’ll experience:

    The Belfry Tower of Bruges is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of the city. It stands 83 metres tall and houses a carillon with 47 melodious bells. After 366 steps your efforts will be rewarded with a breath-taking and unforgettable panoramic view of Bruges and her surroundings.

    Select says:

    The reception area has lots of information about the history.

Christmas Markets tour to Bruges by coach: 2 days, 1 nights

Learning areas:

Why not link your tour to your school PSHE planning? Areas covered could include: gaining self-confidence and independence; working together and making new friends; trying new activities; take increasing responsibility for themselves.

For KS3/4 how about linking to the Citizenship curriculum: to enable them to manage their money on a day-to-day basis.

For KS2 Foreign language: listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding; engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; develop accurate pronunciation and intonation; broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words.

KS3/4 Modern foreign language: develop and use a wide-ranging and deepening vocabulary that goes beyond their immediate needs and interests; listen to a variety of forms of spoken language to obtain information and respond appropriately; initiate and develop conversations, coping with unfamiliar language and unexpected responses, making use of important social conventions such as formal modes of address; speak coherently and confidently, with increasingly accurate pronunciation and intonation.

Christmas Markets tour to Bruges by coach: 2 days, 1 nights

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    Europa Bruges

    Location: Bruges

    Set in its own grounds, just a 15-minute walk from the train station, Europa Hostel is conveniently located for exploring the cobbled streets and beautiful buildings of this medieval town. This youth accommodation consists of a main building and two wings where groups are largely self-contained.

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