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Beach = relaxation and fun.

Building a sandcastle, playing a game of badminton, petanque... There are so many fun activities to choose from. Here are some games you can play with your children.

Sock twirling

Find an old sock or stocking without a hole in. Fill it with a few handfuls of loose sand (we recommenddune sand). Don’t fill the whole sock, just the foot. Don’t tie a knot in the sock! Take the sock by the empty end and twirl it around (as if you were hammer-throwing, but vertically) and let it go at the right moment! The faster you twirl it and the better your timing when letting go the higher the sock will fly. But the real fun starts when the sock descends: as the sock twirls down gradually all the sand in it will fall out, like a dust bomb.

Marble track

Carve a smooth spiralling track around a mound of wet sand. Let the marbles roll down.

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All-weather nature Beach Animals

PlaygroundFact sport History

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This brochure is chock-full of ideas, from front to back cover, for an exciting day out or for organising a holiday somewhere between the beach and the hinterland of Knokke-Heist. Active suggestions, interesting facts about the sea and arts and crafts ideas: this brochure has it all and much more. We help you make a selection among the many children’s activities on offer in our resort and in the surrounding region. With this brochure you have all the tools in hand to give your bathing beauties and boisterous boys a dream holiday in Knokke-Heist and the Zwin region.

See you soon... in Knokke-Heist!

With a whopping ten kilometres of uninterrupted sandy beaches, Knokke-Heist is the perfect holiday destination for children of all ages. Naturally the wide sandy beach and the safe swimming areas are the first selling points for the young crowd. Swimming, horsing around, building sandcastles, windsurfing, flying a kite and many other beach sports... As you can see, the dike and the seaside resort offer lots of interesting leisure opportunities, but in effect the whole Zwin region, in a 20-kilometer radius around Knokke-Heist, truly is a paradise for children. And let’s face it, a holiday is only a success if your inner child also has fun, is it not?

Kids@knokke-heist and the surrounding area

A beach excursion requires some organisation. For starters, enthusiasm is the crucial ingredient in every beach bag. if you are going to the beach with your teeny toddlers, bathing beauties or young pirates, then the head beach lifeguard has the following tips for your children:

1. never go swimming alone. even experienced swimmers sometimes get into difficulties.

2. if you are not a good swimmer, then always keep both your feet on the ground – literally – and only venture into chest-high water or waves.

3. stay away from the breakwaters, piers and other structures.

4. Don’t take risks. Don’t climb on breakwaters. they are very slippery because of the moss and seaweed.

5. When on the beach or in the water with children, never lose sight of them

6. Do you feel hot after lying in the sun for a long time? then cool off first before taking a plunge.

7. Always make sure you have a number to call in case of problems with you, for example on a colourful wristband.

8. Don’t dig any deep holes on the beach or in the dunes.

9. Protect yourself against the sun. Regularly apply a new layer of suntan lotion with a high sPF.

10. Did you check where the nearest orientation post is located?

Ten tips for beach trips


Orientation posts are large posts on the beach with a cartoon figure on top. It can be a fish, a banana, a locomotive, a house, a boat or a ball. Children can easily recognise these orientation posts and they are very convenient orientation points. The posts have been set up in the controlled swimming areas. Choose an orientation post and pick up a matching wristband from the tourist information office, the lifeguard station or the first aid station. Write your child’s name and your phone number on the wristband.

If your child was unable to resist the lure of the ice-cream van and is missing, then contact one of the following:

• Police Phone+32(0)50619600

• Albert beAch lifeguArd stAtion Phone+32(0)50604606 (15.06>15.09)

• lichttorenPlein lifeguArd stAtion Phone+32(0)50630394

(15.06>15.09)

• sduinbergen lifeguArd stAtion Phone+32(0)50512141(15.06>15.09)

• heist lifeguArd stAtionPhone+32(0)50512026(15.06>15.09)

• het Zoute lifeguArd stAtionPhone+32(0)50602485(15.06>15.09)

Orientation postsTen tips for beach trips


A refreshing dip

naturally you want to know about the quality of the seawater for your kids. Don’t worry about this in Knokke-Heist. For several years the water quality on our beaches has been excellent. You can find more information about the water quality of your swimming area on the following website: www.kwaliteitzwemwater.be. Ready foR a cool plunge? You’re quite right. But remember, safety is everything. the lifeguards ask that you only swim in the controlled bathing areas. And there are plenty of those in Knokke-Heist. the ‘controlled swimming areas’ are indicated by blue signs with a white background. these signs mention when the lifeguards are on patrol: from 10.30 a.m. until 6.30 p.m. You can find the lifeguards on the beach in Knokke-Heist from 15 June until 15 september. there are 15 controlled swimming areas in Knokke-Heist:

• Heist 1+2 (from Kardinaal Mercierstraat to Anemonenlaan)

• Duinbergen 1 +2 (from Anemonenlaan to M.Quaillestraat)

• Albert Beach 1-3 (from Duinresidence to Rubensplein)

• Knokke-Centre (near Lichttorenplein)

• Knokke 1+2 (from Marie-Joséstraat to Duindistelstraat)

• Zoute Beach 1-4 (from Albertplein to Appelzakstraat)

by helping them immerse themselves under water or by providing support against the waves. Knokke-Heist still has several bathing tent owners. Life is all about pleasure here. You can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat. Lounge in one of the cosy beach chairs and feel as if you are on a beach in ibiza as your children lark around on one of the many play gyms. Most bathing tent sites are fenced off, making it more difficult for your child to go missing in the crowd.

on sunny days the bathing tent owners are always at your service from early morning until (after) dark.

fact

the first bathing regulations were issued in the early nineteenth century. nudity was strictly prohibited. initially the bathers would sit in a tub while fishermen’s wives would pour seawater over their heads. subsequently the guests were taken to the edge of the water in a ‘bathing machine’ or car to take a plunge in the salt water. Bathing guides worked long hours as they were at the disposal of the bathers from morning until dusk. Bathers would rely on their guide, or ‘guide-baigneur’, who would help them with their bathing cure by pouring sea water over them,

The bathing guide

image database of sincfala, Museum of the Zwin Region www.zwinstreek.eu


BatHing tent oWneRs

Location name of the beach Phone +32

Heist Zonnestrand 0477 541 359 / 0497 355 511

nikki’s Beach 0498 538 288 Children’s play area

nikki’s Beach 0498 538 288 Children’s play area

Pascal 050 514 225 / 0476 837 936 Children’s play area

DUinBeRGen Blue Buddha Beach Club 050 511 140 / 0475 427 994 Children’s play area

Kiki Beach 0475 350 961 / 0473 715 588 Children’s play area

ALBeRtstRAnD Beaufort Plage 0498 101 023 / 0475 834 646 Children’s play area

Albertstrand 050 615 907 / 0475 658 491 Children’s play area

sonia 050 607 982

Brunello’s 0486 587 623

Donald’s Beach 0475 348 276 Children’s play area

Cedric’s Waikiki Beach 0475 667 849 / 0477 361 235 Children’s play area

Cedric’s Waikiki Beach0475 667 849 / 0477 361 235waikikibeach.be

Children’s play area

Alain 0473 250 820 / 0476 571 660 Children’s play area

Viaene 0475 622 831 / 0475 396 116 Children’s play area

KnoKKe-MiDDen Knokke-strand 0475 616 583 / 0475 616 583 Children’s play area

Lichttorenstrand 0495 234 533 Children’s play area

Kriss 0475 559 976 Children’s play area

indi-Beach 0475 753 299 Children’s play area

KnoKKe-ZAnDstRAAt siësta 0475 379 756 Children’s play area

KnoKKe-DUinDisteLstRAAt

Kriss 0475 559 976 Children’s play area

ZoUtestRAnD 1/2 soleado Blauw 0475 427 994 / 050 511 140 Children’s play area

ZoUtestRAnD 2 soleado Rood 0495 228 854 Children’s play area

ZoUtestRAnD 3 Zoute-strand 0475 678 485 Children’s play area

ZoUtestRAnD 4 noordzee-strand 0478 406 246 Children’s play area

LeKKeRBeK Lekkerbek-Beach 0476 357 097 Children’s play area

Rental of BeacH cHaiRs and otHeR accessoRies in euRos

morning afternoon Day

Beach chair €3.00 €4.00 €5.00

Lounge chair €4.00 €6.00 €7.00

Parasol €5.00

Private windscreen €4.00


Are your children a bit more adventurous? then visit one of the many children’s play parks on the beach (from the easter holiday until september).

• Albert Beach: ‘t Plein near Sterrenlaan. Phone +32 (0)479 267 867

• KidsBeach Zeedijk-Het Zoute near Albertplein

Phone +32 (0)477 883 088 www.kidsbeach.be

fact

How to build a sandcastle?

When building a sandcastle, start by making a mound of wet sand. then ‘hew’ the sandcastle out of the mound by removing sand. think of yourself as a sculptor who hews parts of the stone and finally completes his statue. in practice this means shovelling, mixing and patting down a lot of sand to build the block of sand you need. once you have a solid mound of sand, then the creative part of the job starts. Use trowels and smaller tools to carefully cut the shape you want out of the sand and soon you will start to see the sandcastle emanate from your basic mound of sand. Don’t forget to dig a trench that is sufficiently deep around your sandcastle, so the Giant Wave cannot penetrate it!

An adventure on the beach

do you prefer a water activity? Many surf clubs offer special courses, training days and more for families and children. a short overview:

• BeacHcluB VVW Heist Catamaran sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and more. Zeedijk-Heist near Anemonenlaan info T. +32 (0)50 512 055 [email protected] or www.vvwheist.be

• RBsc duinBeRgen

Catamaran sailing, surfing, kitesurfing, rafting, wakeboarding, and more. Zeedijk-Duinbergen 430 info T. +32 (0)50 515 593 [email protected] or www.rbsc.be

• RiVeR Woods Catamaran, kitesurfing, waterskiing, and more. Zeedijk-Het Zoute 832b info T. +32 (0)50 628 404 [email protected] or www.riverwoods.net/beachclub

• RBsc Zoute

optimist sailing, catamaran, surfing and more. 871, Zeedijk-Het Zoute

info T. +32 (0)50 621 171 [email protected] or www.rbsc.be

• suRfeRs paRadise surfing, kitesurfing and more.

Zeedijk-Het Zoute info T. +32 (0)50 615 960 [email protected] or www.surfersparadise.be

Wind in your sails


BRaVe BeacH atHletesBeacH spoRts (01/07-31/08)the more sporty kids will be happy to know that they can go to any of our three sports beaches seven days a week during the summer months, from 10.30 a.m. until 6 p.m., where they can try their hand at various beach sports, under the supervision of Vlabus youth leaders using professional equipment.sports include beach volleyball, beach ball, football, petanque and several other options. every day tournaments are organised where you can win all kinds of cool prizes. Many of the beach sports can be practiced for free.

• KnoKKe spoRts BeacH near Rubensplein

• duinBeRgen spoRts BeacH in J. Stübben Park

• Heist spoRts BeacH near Kardinaal Mercierstraat (to the left of Heldenplein)

info: spoRt seRViceT. +32 (0)50 630 [email protected] or www.knokke-heist.be

Ahoy me hearties

on the edge of a controlled swimming area you will see two signs. the surfing areas are indicated with a special sign, which reads “Surfing allowed”. these signs are always posted on the access roads to a surfing area or on the beach near the surfing area. these signs are always placed alongside a sign which reads “no swimming”.

info: sports serviceE. Verheyestraat 148300 Knokke-HeistT. +32 (0)50 630 480www.knokke-heist.be

factthe municipality of Knokke-Heist welcomes you in the new Duinenwater swimming pool complex. the new pool complex includes a 25-metre swimming pool, recreational and children’s pools, water slides, an instruction pool and a wellness and fitness section.

Duinenwater 43 8300 Knokke-HeistT. +32 (0)50 672 [email protected]

Water lovers

Do you like to swim but nog in the sea?then take a plunge in one of these swimming pools.


Water lovers

openBaaR ZWeMBad De Eenhoorn Sport complexOpen daily Oostburg (NL)Baljuw Veltersweg 15 Nl 4501 AV OostburgT. + 31 (0)117 440 095www.deeenhoorn.nl

nooRdZeeBad BlanKenBeRgeOpen daily from 9 a.m. until 9.30 p.m. A. Van Ackersquare 1 8370 Blankenberge T. +32 (0)50 415 [email protected]

olyMpiaBad BRugge Doornstraat 1108200 Brugge- Sint-AndriesT. +32 (0)50 390 200 www.brugge.be

A short overview:

caBle WateRsKiing.Cable waterskiing is a fast-growing sport which appeals to people of all ages. the electrically driven cable pulls you across the water at a speed of 30 km/hour.

WindsuRfingPut De Cloedt is perfectly suited to learn the basics of windsurfing in all weather conditions.

Lakeside Paradise, and its stunning Lakeside Clubhouse, is a new and unique attraction which provides a new stimulus for the municipality in terms of tourism, recreation and sport. it is open to everyone. Because of its unique location Put De Cloedt is easy to reach: near the n49 and about 500 metres from a tram and train stop.

in addition to training young people and passing on the passion for water sports, teaching water sport courses and organising water sport camps the organisation also organises sea camps, sport days and various other types of events.

Here you can try out various water sports.

Lakeside Paradise at Put De Cloedt


scuBa diVing: padi diVing scHoolthe water of Put De Cloedt is clear, and with a depth of 20 metres it is perfectly suited to enjoy some diving. Diving courses will be organised where candidates can obtain their Padi certificate.

stand-up paddleBoaRdingthere are two ways of practicing stand-up paddleboarding: either you can paddle down the waves standing up and paddling compared with traditional wakeboarding where you paddle using your arms as you lay on your board.or you can paddle for longer distances, taking advantage of the excellent conditions of flat water. this is a very complete sport which everyone can enjoy.

optiMists and sMall sailing BoatsPut De Cloedt is relatively small and well protected from the wind, making it the perfect location to introduce children to sailing for example on an ‘optimist’ sailing boat.

KayaK/RoWing/pedal BoatsPut De Cloedt is the perfect lake for these types of boats. open to everybody.

Lakeside Paradise at Put De Cloedt

laKeside paRadise Duinenwater 418300 [email protected]

extraordinary tricycles, go-carts or family go-carts. Knokke-Heist has several bicycle and go-cart rental businesses:

cycling Madness!

the dike in Knokke-Heist is the longest cycling path on the Belgian coast, for adults and for children. Children can bike to their heart’s content on

Back on dry land

name aDDreSS Phone +32 webSite

Het Zoute

Cyclo Cars Kurt Zeewindstraat 13 - 15 050 613 115 www.rentabike.be

Zoute Cycles (Fina station)

Bronlaan 6 0477 623 123050 623 123

KnoKKe

Pinte M. Zeedijk 640 (a/b/c) 050 625 608

Cyclo Cars Kurt Zeedijk 667 Zeedijk 674

050 622 173050 600 337

www.rentabike.be

Boulevard Bikes Zeedijk 637 050 627 400 0473 865 974

sophie Zeedijk 604-605 050 612 9770477 790 782

Velo shop edward Verheyestraat 51 050 609 360 www.veloshopknokke.be

alBeRtstRand

Verhuring Mike Zeedijk 460 050 613 113 [email protected]

Gatsby Zeedijk 544 050 342 241

Rubens Bikes bvba Rubensplein 581 050 627 333

duinBeRgen

Verhuring Lentelaanbvba

Lentelaan 5 en 7 050 605 941 [email protected]

Johny’s Bike Zeedijk 322 0497 488 540 [email protected]

Kartland Zeedijk 394 - 395 050 511 398

Heist

Freddy shop(naast Restaurant schildia)

Zeedijk 259 050 511 148 [email protected]


Back on dry land Open from the Easter holiday until the third weekend of September.In April (outside the Easter holiday) and September only open on the weekend or after a reservation.

www.delustigevelodroom.be

cHildRen’s autodRoMe A racing circuit, which was specially designed for kids, near the Blankenberge Pier. Children can drive in traffic like their mum or dad in a go-cart. Open: From March until the end of October. On the beach near the Blankenberge Pier.T. +32 (0)50 417 [email protected]

Kids BeacHthis amusement paradise is the ideal place to go throughout the year for some fun. in the autumn and winter you can ride a real quad and electric race cars or operate remote-controlled boats on the circuit. in the spring and summer they have bouncy castles, electric race cars and a heated swimming pool with three water slides. Parents can enjoy the sun, sea and beach on the terrace. Zeedijk near Albertplein [email protected]. +32 (0)477 883 088

You and me and my red bikevery early in the morningno cars on the road just my pretty bikenothing elseyou and meand my red bike me and youhappy happy happywith my pretty bike

By Jujja Wieslander adapted by Hans & Monique Hagen / Published by Querido

Do you like something more sophisticated than a pretty red bike? Are you more adventurous? then stop at::

Kid KaRting Children’s traffic park for go-carts with a car wash, gas station, tunnel and more. Open: during the school holidays Daily from spring half-term until early November, from 10 a.m. Leopold Park - Blankenberge(near the marina; ‘Park’ tram stop) T. +32 (0)50 417 598 [email protected] www.leopoldparkblankenberge.be

de lustige VelodRooM A wooden velodrome where you drive around on funny bikes. near the pier in Blankenberge on the beach.T. +32 (0)50 427 020

fact

these days children tend to play outside less frequently. And yet exercise is very healthy for children, especially at the seaside! so let your children try out some fun sports. Because sport is good for your body but also for your immunity and your social contacts. sport has a positive effect on the brain development and even on your child’s school performance.Below are a few suggestions, so you can find out which sport suits your child best.

youtH Holidays there are two youth holiday options to choose from. on the one hand the Vakantieplus camps offer children the possibility to make their holiday as fun, as sporty or as informative as they want and on the other hand Knokke-Heist also organises De speelpleinen playground sessions. this is the place to horse around, do arts and crafts and play fun games with kids of your age. You can fill your days with fun Vakantieplus camps or spend the whole day at De speelpleinen, but a combination of both is also perfectly feasible. And don’t forget, the counsellors of the camps and playgrounds are seasoned and professionally trained staff. All information can be found in the Youth Holidays in Knokke-Heist brochure. You can download this brochure at www.jeugdknokke-heist.be.More information on page 36.


tennis Various tennis clubs offer tailor-made courses:

Royal Zoute tennis cluBCamps, tournaments and lessons. Astridlaan 7, 8300 Knokke-HeistEnquiries and secretariat T. +32 (0)50 602 860www.knokkezoutetennisclub.be

tennis cluB duinBeRgenKrommedijk 308300 Knokke-Heist T. +32 (0)50 510 573 Enquiries & contact:Pierre Vuyts (0465 389 193)[email protected]

tenniscluB cHalet suisseElizabetlaan 321, 8300 Knokke-Heist T. +32 (0)50 512 959 Enquiries & contact:Marina Lankriet (0475 519 752)www.chalet-suisse.be

Mini- en appRoacHgolf

cHalet suisse MinigolfElizabethlaan 321, 8300 Knokke-Heist T. +32 (0)50 512 959www.chalet-suisse.be

Mini- & appRoacH golf Open daily from 10 a.m. (November/December/January: weekends only) and during the school holidays.Prins Filiplaan 1, 8300 Knokke-Heist T. +32 (0)50 602 895 [email protected]

goolfy BlacKligHt Minigolf An indoor brightly lit miniature golf course with a surprising soundscape.

April until the end of September: Weekdays from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. Weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m.July & August: daily from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. October-March: Weekends 1 p.m. until 10 p.m.Public holidays - Holidays from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Zeedijk 120, 8370 BlankenbergeT. +32 (0)50 432 898 www.goolfy.com

BoWling

cHalet suisse: petanque & BoWling Elizabethlaan 321 8300 Knokke-Heist T. +32 (0)50 512 959www.chalet-suisse.be

BoWl inn Meet, eat & bowl: spending fun times together, enjoying a bite to eat and some sport and relaxation at the bowling alley!

Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 5 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, from 2 p.m. Public holidays and school holidays from 2 p.m.

Koning Albert I Laan 114 8370 Blankenberge T. +32 (0)50 424 343 [email protected]

sKating

BoudeWijn ice-sKating RinK2000m² covered skating fun with the whole family

Open from mid-October until mid-March.

A.De Baeckestraat 12 8200 Brugge T. +32 (0)50 383 838 www.boudewijnseapark.be

HoRse Riding

pondeRosa staBles Guided walks during the holidays (2 hours)

Kalfstraat 478300 Knokke-HeistT. +32 (0)50 605 443

oostenHeM staBles Riding stables and accommodation for horses. Breaking in and training. Competition guidance. Private and group classes. Jumping and dressage. indoor and outdoor paddock. no horses available for walks.

Westkapellestraat 1988300 Knokke-HeistT. +32 (0)50 519 151

sea-side staBlesRental of horse stables for private horses. no horses available for walks. Walks with private horses. Classes on request.

Greveningedijk 68300 Knokke-HeistT. +32 (0)475 371 096

Mini HoRse WoRldKarina VerougstraeteKnokke-HeistT. +32 (0)478 469 [email protected]


fact

coVeRed cHRistMas ice-sKating RinKskating to your heart’s content on the ice-skating rink. the opening and closing of the ice-skating rink is celebrated with performances by well-known artists.

From early December until the end of the Christmas holidays.Location: Alfred Verweeplein

Info: Open-air entertainment T. +32 (0)50 630 [email protected] www.knokke-heist.be

Opening hours: daily from 10.30 a.m. Closed on Monday

Koudekerkelaan 30 8301 Knokke-Heist T. +32 (0)50 511 [email protected]

outdooRs ...

’t BoeRenHofHere you can eat various dishes which have been prepared with great care at a good price. in the large garden you will find a real petting farm with kid goats, rabbits, ducks and chickens as well as a fun playground. ‘t Boerenhof is centrally located and easy to reach near the Heist station and has a lot of parking space.

Get out and havea good time!


Get out and havea good time!

pieReWiet play faRM even when it rains, Pierewiet is a perfect place to spend the afternoon! they now have a brand-new indoor playground where you can climb, crawl, and slide right to the top of the barn. And when you have reached the top, don’t forget to wave at your mum or dad! Weather permitting, you can play outside, roller-skate or jump on the giant bouncy castle or play in the pear orchard. or hang out in the barn. or maybe you prefer to venture up to the tech loft? there are so many activities to choose from.

Mettenijedijk 16, 4504 AR Nieuwvliet, Nederland T. +31 (0)117 371 233 [email protected]

BoBo’s indooR play VillageBoBo’s inDooR PLAY ViLLAGe is open from september until April on Wednesday afternoons, weekends and school holidays from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Can be combined with a dolphin show.

A.De Baeckestraat 12 8200 Brugge T. +32 (0)50 383 838 [email protected]

... oR inside!

KnoKKe-Heist cultuRal centReDuring the winter months the cultural centre organises four family performances. Retreat in the dark, warm space with the red plush chairs, sit back and enjoy the spectacle. A family film is screened every tuesday afternoon during the Christmas holidays. Want to find out more? then check www.ccknokke-heist.be now

Meerlaan 328300 Knokke-Heist T. +32 (0)50 630 [email protected] www.ccknokke-heist.be

toVeRsluis Fun for family & kids, indoor and outdoor Holidays: open daily from 11 a.m.

Nieuwstraat 83a 4524 EG, Sluis, NL www.toversluis.nlReception & reservations T. +31 (0) 117 461 111 [email protected]

Kids junglethere is a soft play area for your little monkeys so they can play safely and are protected against the bigger monkeys. We also have a climbing wall where they can test their mettle. there is too much to mention for bigger kids. Come, discover and experience it for yourself! if you think this is not challenging enough, then try our double wave effect slides or the death fall slide!Opening hours: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. School holidays (daily): from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Brugse Steenweg 176 A 9990 Maldegem T. +32 (0)50 689 [email protected]

eaRtH exploReRUnleash the explorer in you! earth explorer takes people of all ages on an exciting and informative tour around our earth. Brave true to nature simulations of volcano eruptions, tornados and earthquakes and find out how the four elements (earth, water, wind and fire) which shaped our planet still have an effect on our lives today.

Earth Explorer is open from the Easter holiday until the summer holiday. Open daily from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Fortstraat 128b, 8400 0ostende T. +32 (0)59 70 59 59 [email protected]

de toVeRplaneet this indoor playground in Bruges (sint-Andries) is the ideal place to spend a fun afternoon with your children. Astronauts will love to explore the enchanting planetary world. Climbing ramps, slides, ball pits, tunnels, and a unique moon landscape bouncy castle with special light effects will have a magical effect on children and adults alike!

Legeweg 88 8200 Brugge T. +32 (0)478 226 929 www.detoverplaneet.be

Bo-Bo’s land Bo-Bo’s country is mostly known for its indoor playground, but children can also have a lot of fun outdoors. Adults can settle down in the eating and drinking area or on the sunny terrace.

Daily during the school holidays (except on Mondays) from 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. On Wednesdays during the school year from 12 noon. Closed on Mondays, except on public holidays.Vissersstraat 97, 8340 Moerkerke T. +32 (0)50 500 127 www.bobosland.be


WHat do you need?

• Anoldcoffeecup• Sand• Smallshells• Glue

putting it togetHeR:

1. What’s a few shells less on our beaches? take a little bit of everything with you for your project.

2. Paste some transparent glue on an old cup and carefully spread it out on the entire cup.

3. then sprinkle beach sand over the cup and let it dry well.

4. Meanwhile clean the shells carefully with a mushroom brush, for example.

5. once the glue has dried, continue to decorate the cup with your pretty shells

Dec rate a cup with sand & shells

fact

Can you gather eggs on the beach? With a bit of luck you may find a whitish ball on the sand near the water which resembles a rice cracker. it is not actually a cracker but an egg case of a whelk. After storms you may even find the egg cases of a ray. Look for a dark, dry capsule with four spindly tendrils. they are sometimes also known as devil’s purses.

Maybe your son or daughter has been nagging you for months to cuddle the woolly lamb in the fairytale book. does a cockerel always rule the roost? is a donkey stubborn? What does a glass of fresh milk taste like? Why not roll up your sleeves and help milk the cows? a visit to the petting farm is always worthwhile regardless of the season.

MonniKenWeRVe ostRicH faRM this unique farm opened to visitors in 1997 and is a popular activity with families throughout the region. over 125 ostriches await you in Hogeweg. Find out more about them during the guided tours. Open every weekend from 15 March until 1 November. Open from 10.30 a.m. until 5 p.m. in July and August. The guided tours start at 11 a.m., 12.30, 2 and 3.30 p.m. respectively. Hogeweg 1 4524KG Sluis, The Netherlands T. +31 (0)117 492 131 [email protected] www.destruisvogel.nl

Ooh... All creatures great and small...


Ooh... All creatures great and small...

de ZeVen toRentjes petting faRM De Zeven torentjes petting farm is a historical valuable farm with impressive barns, stables and a renowned seventeenth-century pigeon tower. the farm has all kinds of farm animals, from chickens to cows, which you can all see up close. The farm is open all day, from sunrise until sunset. It has a playground and a cafeteria. The cafeteria is open from 11.30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Closed on Monday. Canadaring 41 8310 Assebroek T. +32 (0)50 354 043

‘t KReKeltje At the southernmost end of Dutch Flanders, only a stone’s throw from the Belgian border, is where you will find a veritable children’s paradise. toddlers will love the farm animals and spend hours playing in the (indoor) playground.

De Kreeke Valeiskreek 124529 JR EEDE The Netherlands T. +31(0)117 350 237www.dekreeke.nl

sea life paRK Discover a fascinating underwater world! Daily from 10 a.m.Koning Albert I laan 166 8370 Blankenberge www.sealife.be

seRpentaRiuMindoor reptile zoo. Discover the many animal species in this unique reptile zoo. At the serpentarium in Blankenberge you can see various exotic animals in their natural surroundings. All the terrariums are true to nature with various plants and animals. April, May, June, September: daily from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.July and August: from 10 a.m. until 7.30 p.m. Zeedijk 147, 8370 Blankenberge T. +32 (0)50 423 162 (only during opening hours) www.serpentarium.be

BoudeWijn seapaRK theme park with a dolphin aquarium. A lot of fun for small children. Open from April until the end of October: from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. June: closed on Wednesdays. A.De Baeckestraat 12, 8200 Bruges T. +32 (0)50 383 838 www.boudewijnseapark.be

tHe ZWin foR cHildRen the Zwin is a stunning nature reserve on the Belgian coast. Do you want to do something interesting, creative and fun? Do you have a curious mind and do you like to learn? then visit the ZWin for one of our nature workshops.

We will take a fascinating fun walk through the nature park and discover plants, birds and other animals using all our senses. some activities involve cooking or arts and crafts or making a house for the birds or small creatures.

Do you want to take part in one of these activities? then choose an activity from the programme and register. You can register until the day before the actual workshop.

Graaf Léon Lippensdreef 88300 Knokke-HeistT. +32 (0)50 607 086www.zwin.be

tHe duinpiepeR is a fun interactive way for children to explore the coast and nature with a backpack. the backpack can be obtained for free in various locations and can be used throughout the year. it is chock-full of various assignments and information to learn about the dunes, the sand and the sea in a playful manner.

An eye for naturenatuuRpunt special children’s walks in various nature areas.

Info: Patrick DemaeckerGraaf D’Ursellaan 14/38301 Knokke-HeistT. +32 (0)50 519 [email protected] www.natuurpuntknokke-heist.be

KRaBBoen is the youth division of natuurpunt’s Knokke-Heist division. Youngsters between the ages of (8-) 10 and 16 venture on an expedition into nature under the supervision of expert nature guides. they will categorise all the creatures and plants they encounter and a whole new world will be opened to our intrepid young explorers.

Rita CroesKrommedijk 668301 Knokke-HeistT. +32 (0)50 51 24 17 [email protected]

Follow “Vlieg” (the Fly) through Knokke-Heist because there is a “Vlieg summer campaign” running, among others, in the Zwin: a fun expedition! Check page 37 for more Vlieg activities in Knokke-Heist.


BeisBRoeK puBlic oBseRVatoRyAn interesting introduction to the fascinating world of astronomy with several interactive installations. in addition to our own solar system, the observatory also focuses on the origin and lifecycle of the stars, how we can obtain information by looking at the rays of stellar objects and what is our place in the Milky Way and the biggest structures of our immense universe.

Zeeweg 96 8200 Bruges/St-AndriesT. +32 (0)50 390 566 [email protected] – www.beisbroek.be

BeisBRoeK natuRe centReAt the nature centre visitors can test their knowledge and insight into nature in an active and playful manner in 40 interactive booths with question and combination games, a computer quiz, feeling, smelling and hearing.

Opening hours: Monday until Friday:from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. (April until November) on Sundays and public holidays: from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. (March until October) on Sundays and public holidays: from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. (November) closed on SaturdayAdmission is free.

Zeeweg 96 8200 Bruges/St-Andries T. +32 (0)50 390 975 www.brugge.be

Twinkle twinkle little starHow I wonder what you are,Up above the world so high,Like a diamond in the sky.Twinkle twinkle little starHow I wonder what you are

local HistoRy MuseuM sincfala, MuseuM of tHe ZWin Region

the museum is divided into two parts:

in the new museum wing you will find the Visitors Centre on 2,000 years of the Zwin Region. Here children between the ages of 6 and 12 can follow their own unique trail with a fort puzzle, a street labyrinth, a building kit, games, fun drawings and much more. this allows them to explore the history of the Zwin Region in their own way, while their parents visit the exhibition at their own pace. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 years can head to the loft on the second floor to make puzzles (based on posters about the museum and a fragment of a painting by Daubi with fishermen’s proverbs), or to try out the experience boxes in which they can feel all kinds of objects from the sea and complete assignments about the sea and beach on the computer.

From the past to the present

individual visitors, associations and schools can use the nature and environment educational kits focussing on such themes as the forest, the sea, the beach and the dunes for kindergarteners and children between the ages of 6 and 12 years. open daily.

Follow “Vlieg” (the Fly) through Knokke-Heist because there is a “Vlieg summer campaign” running, among others, in the museum! Check page 37 for more Vlieg activities in Knokke-Heist.

Open daily from 10 a.m. until 12 noon and from 2 p.m. until 5.30 p.m. Closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 and 2 January.

Local history museum Sincfala, museum of the Zwin region Pannenstraat 1408301 Knokke-Heist T. +32 (0)50 630 872 www.sincfala.be


During the winter the museum is closed, except during the Christmas holidays and the spring half-term. From 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Ramskapellestraat 91-938301 Knokke-HeistT. +32 (0)50 687 [email protected]

seafRontMaritime theme park in the old fish market, the West-Hinder lightship and a Russian submarine.

Duration of the visit: about two hours Daily from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. July and August: from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Vismijnstraat 7 8380 Zeebrugge T. +32(0)50 551 [email protected]

MiniatuRe tRain exHiBitionPermanent exhibition on the Belgian and Luxembourg railways. Daily: from 10 a.m. until 12 noon / from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. (closed on Tuesdays)

Front of the Blankenberge station 8370 BlankenbergeT. + 32 (0)477 315 379

touRist tRain You can now visit Knokke-Heist in various ways during the summer, starting from the sincfala Museum. every Monday in July and August you can join the guided walks. A guide will explore the former fishing village in Heist with you. on tuesday you can take the shrimping tour with a tourist train. on Wednesday the eye-catchers are the city’s sculptures. on Friday the Pajero train travels through all four sub-municipalities of Knokke-Heist. the programme is completed with the walks and cycling tours of the toon Ghekiere guides’ association. A unique experience for small children. You can find more information about these four trails at www.sincfala.be or call the Knokke-Heist tourist information office. T. +32 (0)50 630 380

foR fReedoM MuseuMthe museum illustrates the history of the liberation of the east Coast: an operation at the end of the second World War which went anything but smoothly. the museum showcases uniforms, vehicles and several other objects which played a role in the liberation of the east Coast.

Open daily from Easter until 15 November. From 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Closed: Mondays.

experience how people travelled at the time in third-class railway carriages sitting on wooden benches, drawn by real steam locomotives or on board of an antique diesel engine car.

You can also take a short trip on the narrow gauge railway towards Donk or watch a film in a renovated cinema railway carriage.

Open: every Sunday and public holiday, from 1 May until the last Sunday of September, always from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. as well as on Wednesday and Friday in July and August (on weekdays diesel train only), always from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

STOOMCENTRUM vzw MALDEGEM Stationsplein 8 9990 Maldegem T. +32 (0)50 716 852 www.stoomcentrum.be

Boat tRip daMMe-BRuges-daMMeon board of the ‘Lamme Goedzak’ you can enjoy the unique polder landscape between Bruges and Damme from the water.

Sailings: between 1 April and 15 October

Damme Tourist information office Huyse de Grote Sterre Jacob van Maerlantstraat 38340 DammeT. +32 (0)50 288 [email protected]

MaldegeM steaM centRe the Maldegem steam centre has the biggest collection of steam locomotives in Flanders. in the steam depot you can explore all the aspects of the steam era (steam locomotives, a factory machine, a fireman’s hose, a locomobile and more).


Throughout the yearcineMathe Beverly screens cinema in Knokke-Heist has four projection rooms. During the school holidays they show children’s and family films in the afternoon at 3 p.m. and 5.30 p.m.outside the school holidays: family films on Wednesday, saturday and sunday at 3 p.m.

Beverly screensKongostraat 2 , 8300 Knokke-HeistT. +32 (0)50 620 620 www.beverlyscreens.be

liBRaRyYoung people under 18 years of age can obtain a free library card.

there is a dedicated youth department for kids until the age of 15: the collection, furniture and interior design have been developed with children in mind. there is a playing boat and internet computers for anyone under 12 (free). A special selection for kids: books, comics, CDs, CD-RoMs, videos and DVDs. As of age 12 you can borrow media.

the snippertas with fun activities for children between the ages of 4 and 8

Library Meerlaan 32 8300 Knokke-HeistT.+32 (0)50 630 430 [email protected] of www.knokke-heist.be

Branch in Heist: De Buze Kerkstraat 32 8300 Knokke-Heist T. +32 (0)50 519 871 Branch in Westkapelle Westkapelle Dorpsstraat 60 8300 Knokke-Heist T. +32 (0)50 609 156

tHe coast tRaM From Knokke-Heist you can visit the whole Belgian coast with the Coast tram. Driving from one end of our lovely coastline to the other, in De Panne, takes a little over one hour and allows you to explore the diversity of the seaside resorts of the Belgian Coast.

Info: De Lijn, T. +32 (0)70 220 200 or www.delijn.be

Children’s eventsKids Run - 1 Maysporty kids between 6 and 12 years can take part in the 1.5-km Kids Run at 2.00 p.m. Participating is more important than winning. Children will experience the best mile of their lives under the guidance of clowns, sailors, fairies and wizards. to top it off, they will receive a nice shiny medal and a great goodie bag. Afterwards, our junior runners can enjoy some children’s events. tHe fiRst WeeKend afteR 15 august: iRon Kid tRiatHlonthe iron Kid triathlon is organised during the first weekend after 15 August and aims to introduce boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 13 to triathlon in a non-competitive setting.the aim is to rise to the challenge and complete the mission, just for fun! times are not recorded. Having fun, enjoying the applause, the banners and the encouragement are a must!

Info: Sport serviceE. Verheyestraat 148300 Knokke-HeistT. +32 (0)50 630 [email protected]

eVeRy Wednesday and satuRday afteRnoon: a colouR WoRKsHop fRoM 2 p.M. until 5 p.M.Workshops for kindergarteners with games and arts and crafts, focussing on various themes. From age 4. excursions are also organised!

Price: € 5.00, includes a drink Location: De MargeInformation and reservations:vzw Vrij Atelier (De Marge) T. +32 (0)50 630 810


Children’s events

eVeRy sunday in july and august: Zoute painting contest From 11 a.m. onwards, Albertplein is transformed into Place du tertre. Artists of all ages (from 7 to 77 years) are welcome to demonstrate their artistic talent. the theme changes weekly. there is also always some form of entertainment. An orchestra is on hand for musical interludes as well as a graffiti artist.

Location: Albertplein

eVeRy Wednesday in july and august: cHildRen’s enteRtainMentFrom 4 p.m. onwards.

Location: Rubensplein

fRoM eaRly deceMBeR until tHe end of tHe cHRistMas Holidays: ice-sKating RinK and cHRistMas VillageFrom early December until the end of the Christmas holiday children and their parents can visit the Christmas market and skate to their heart’s content on the ice-skating rink. the opening and closing of the ice-skating rink is celebrated with performances by well-known artists.

Location: Alfred Verweeplein

Info: Open-air entertainment T. +32 (0)50 630 459 [email protected] or www.knokke-heist.be

fReexZ - octoBeR a day foR tHe young ones!the youth associations of our municipality will join forces together with the Youth Council and the Youth service to offer kids between the ages of 6 and 15 an unforgettable day in various locations in our municipality. the events are subdivided into various categories and the activities have been adapted to the various ages.

expect workshops, adventure, sport, dance and music. At the end of Freexz all the kids and teens will be taken to the big Freexz party. Parents, friends and family are also invited to celebrate the end of Freexz and spend some time together.

For more information about registrations and dates: http://jeugd.knokkeheist.be.

de speelpleinen (playgRounds) Children can play their way through the summer under the supervision of trained counsellors at De speelpleinen. the activities include play, sports and arts and crafts, focussing on various themes, for all children between the ages of 2.5 and 16 years. the speelpleinen activities are organised in Knokke (’t Plein), (De Blekker), Heist (De Korenbloem), Westkapelle (De speelpelle).

Price: € 1.00 per half day.

Information: request the special Youth Holidays Knokke-Heist brochure for the spring and autumn half-terms and the Easter, Christmas and summer holidays from your tourist information office or from Youth Culture.

Info: Jeugdcultuur T. +32(0)50 630 800

[email protected] of www.jeugdknokke-heist.be VaKantieplus: eVeRy day of tHe scHool Holiday, not duRing tHe WeeKend.Cool, fun and instructive workshops. You can choose from week-long workshops or short activities. All kinds of workshops and activities (sport, artistic, and more) for kindergarteners (from 1st kindergarten) and teens until the age of 16.

(sports) camps are organised for kids between the ages of 6 and 16 years during the various school holidays. every week you can choose from various activities: tennis, hockey, football, wakeboarding, as well as dancing, cooking, visiting a petting farm, Chinese and more.

the camps are hosted by professional counsellors.

Price: Depends on the workshop of your choice. Discounts for the second child and CJP pass

Info: JeugdcultuurT. +32 (0)50 630 [email protected] of www.jeugdknokke-heist.be

Youth vacations Knokke-Heist(during the school holidays)


Youth vacations Knokke-Heist(during the school holidays)

do you need soMeone to taKe caRe of youR little ones?

For more information on babysitters and/or other activities please contactYouth and arts centre De Marge E. Verheyestraat 168300 Knokke-HeistT. +32 (0)50 630 800www.jeugdknokke-heist.be

their website links to a website with child care facilities, where you can check all the current free places!or request the free brochure, “Child care in Knokke-Heist”.

ZoMeRactie “de Vlieg”the fly (“Vlieg”) is a logo which is used for all cultural children’s activities in flanders.

our aim is to inform families as well as to raise their interest in the cultural activities in our municipality thanks to the fun and tantalising presentation of events and permanent activities. You can find more information on this on the Uit met Vlieg website at www.cultuurnet.be or contact the tourist information office.

“Vlieg” events in Knokke-Heist usually take place at the:

• scHaRpooRd cultuRal centRe Meerlaan 32

• tHe liBRaRy Meerlaan 32• tHe sincfala Regional

HistoRy MuseuM Pannenstraat 140

• pRoVincial natuRe paRK “ZWin” Graaf Léon Lippensdreef 8• tHe touRist

infoRMation office Zeedijk-Knokke 660

the Knokke-heist tourist information office has several other interesting brochures which we will gladly send you. call us at +32 (0)50 630 380 or send an e-mail to [email protected]

day tRips @ KnoKKe-Heistnine exciting suggestions for a day out with family or friends in Knokke-Heist.

KnoKKe-Heist – closeR tHan you tHinKGeneral information brochure which highlights the many aspects of the seaside resort of Knokke-Heist.

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