History โ€“ Flanders & Belgium

Flanders & Belgium: History, Art, and more

Belgium is frankly incredible for a school trip. Flanders and its poppy fields are poignant and great for learning about the First World War up close, whilst the rest of Belgium is great for discovering more about European history, art and food. You like fries with mayo? Belgium.

Key Stage 3ย  ย GCSEย  ย A-level

Visit Ypres and learn about WWI at the In Flanders Fields Museum.

Head to Ghent and visit medieval castles, canals and sample Belgian chocolates.

Wander through Antwerp and discover itโ€™s museums and vibrant street art.

Flanders & Belgium: Centuries of History

Belgium is the epicentre of European history. Whist Ypres and wider Flanders were home to some of the most devastating and bloody battles known during the First World War. The rest of the country is filled with Medieval and Gothic history and architecture, whilst home to some really fun activities during the day.

  • Mild spring, perfect summer.
  • History, art, architecture and more.
  • Fries, Waffles, Chocolate. Wow.

Sanctuary Wood Museum

Once home to British Troops, Sanctuary Wood Museum offers a rare opportunity to visit the trenches and learn about the daily horrors British Servicemen suffered during the First World War, and the preserved farmhouse contains artefacts found on the site after the war.

In Flanders Fields Museum

Located in the centre of Ypres, the museum offers workshops and talks to make the deep history of the First World War accessible and understandable. The museum is filled with exhibits of aspects of the war, from the people on the frontlines to the weaponry and tools.

Menin Gate

The Menin Gate memorial honours British & Commonwealth servicemen who died in World War I and whose graves are unknown. The size of the gate and the number of names are touching yet harrowing. The gate also holds a moving daily tribute to the fallen every day at 8 p.m.

Mini Europe

Itโ€™s like Europe butโ€ฆ smaller.

At the foot of the Atomium, Mini-Europe is filled with over 300 tiny monuments with a ridiculous amount of detail. Thereโ€™s a mini Vesuvius (including an eruption!), Viking stuff, and even something onย (checks notes) Brexit.

Gravensteen Castle

Everyone loves a castle, and Gravensteen is top-notch. Itโ€™s almost a millennium old and is one of the few medieval castles in Flanders. A great day out, and a great way to learn about some medieval history.

Antwerp Zoo

The oldest zoo in Belgium,ย Antwerp Zoo makes an excellent excursion. The zoo is massive, covering over 10 hectares, and the zoo offers talks throughout the day for those wanting to learn about the worldโ€™s fauna.

Historic Centre of Brugge

So good itโ€™s a UNESCO World Heritage site! A historic commercial and creative capital in Europe, the site is filled with Gothic architecture, canal boats, and a church with unquestionably the coolest name on the planetย (Basilica of the Holy Blood). This is one to bring a camera to because something is interesting or stunning everywhere you look.

Start planning your trip now…

Visit Ypres and learn about WWI at the In Flanders Fields Museum.

Head to Ghent and visit medieval castles, canals and sample Belgian chocolates.

Flanders & Belgium: Centuries of History

Belgium is the epicentre of European history. Whist Ypres and wider Flanders were home to some of the most devastating and bloody battles known during the First World War. The rest of the country is filled with Medieval and Gothic history and architecture, whilst home to some really fun activities during the day.

  • Mild spring, perfect summer.
  • History, art, architecture and more.
  • Fries, Waffles, Chocolate. Wow.

Itinerary Highlights – (Click images to learn more)

Sanctuary Wood Museum

Once home to British Troops, Sanctuary Wood Museum offers a rare opportunity to visit the trenches and learn about the daily horrors British Servicemen suffered during the First World War, and the preserved farmhouse contains artefacts found on the site after the war.

In Flanders Fields Museum

Located in the centre of Ypres, the museum offers workshops and talks to make the deep history of the First World War accessible and understandable. The museum is filled with exhibits of aspects of the war, from the people on the frontlines to the weaponry and tools.

Menin Gate

The Menin Gate memorial honours British & Commonwealth servicemen who died in World War I and whose graves are unknown. The size of the gate and the number of names are touching yet harrowing. The gate also holds a moving daily tribute to the fallen every day at 8 p.m.

Mini Europe

Itโ€™s like Europe butโ€ฆ smaller.

At the foot of the Atomium, Mini-Europe is filled with over 300 tiny monuments with a ridiculous amount of detail. Thereโ€™s a mini Vesuvius (including an eruption!), Viking stuff, and even something onย (checks notes) Brexit.

Gravensteen Castle

Everyone loves a castle, and Gravensteen is top-notch. Itโ€™s almost a millennium old and is one of the few medieval castles in Flanders. A great day out, and a great way to learn about some medieval history.

Antwerp Zoo

The oldest zoo in Belgium,ย Antwerp Zoo makes an excellent excursion. The zoo is massive, covering over 10 hectares, and the zoo offers talks throughout the day for those wanting to learn about the worldโ€™s fauna.

Historic Centre of Brugge

So good itโ€™s a UNESCO World Heritage site! A historic commercial and creative capital in Europe, the site is filled with Gothic architecture, canal boats, and a church with unquestionably the coolest name on the planetย (Basilica of the Holy Blood). This is one to bring a camera to because something is interesting or stunning everywhere you look.

Start planning your trip now…

Whatโ€™s included in our packages?

Fully bespoke tour & itinerary tailoring to your preferences

All travel Provsions (UK transfers, Flights, Internationasl transfers).

Half board accommodation (+packed lunches where applicable)

Experienced in-field tour coordinator (Dedicated to your party only)

All ticketing to itinerary options (Where applicable)

Ottimi online services (Parent/ student tour webpage)

Full evening activities programme

One point of contact throughout

Fully-inclusive packages

In-field service like no other

Impeccable service

Every tour bespoke

Independent & Family-run

Unbeatable packages

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