Your students will explore French and Belgian cuisine on your food technology school trip to Bruges and Boulogne!
Our school trips to Belgium are ideal if you’re looking for a country packed with educational value, but wish to avoid spending too much time travelling.
Between the capital, Brussels, and the historic battlefields fields of Ypres, Belgium is a truly diverse location with learning opportunities for groups studying almost any subject. Whether your focus is history, food technology, business studies, science or English literature, there's something here for everyone. That means it's also a perfect destination for a multi-curriculum trip if you want to team up with your colleagues from another department.
The shorter journey times and choice of travel options make Belgium a great choice if you’re trying to keep costs down, too.
Take a look at our range of Belgium school trips below, and then get in touch with one of our tour advisers to discuss your requirements.
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Food Technology School Trip to Bruges & Boulogne
School General & Cultural Trip to Bruges
A school trip to the beautiful medieval city of Bruges offers lots of exciting opportunities for your students!
£119PP
School Business Studies Trip to Brussels
Brussels is the ideal choice for educational trips that help your students better understand the role of global markets!
£149PP
School Food Technology Trip to Brussels
Chocolate, waffles, chips and beer - there's plenty of exciting opportunities on a food technology school trip to Brussels!
£115PP
School Science Trip to Brussels
Become an astronaut for the day and explore a lifesize model of a space shuttle in Brussels.
£239PP
School French Culture Trip to Brussels and Walibi World
Visit the spectacular city of Brussels to give your students an exciting experience of French outside of France!
£389PP
History of Warfare School Trip to Ypres, Waterloo & Dunkirk
Explore the changing nature of warfare with your students on a trip to Waterloo, Ypres and Dunkirk.
£375PP
WW1 Medical Aid School Trip to Ypres
Find out how wounded WW1 soldiers were treated in the field and discover who was treating them.
£250PP
School English Literature Trip to Ypres
Explore the conditions, events and experiences that influenced WW1 poetry and literature.
£199PP
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Activities in Belgium that your school group will love
In Flanders Fields Museum
This interactive museum mixes artefacts with documentary film, audio-visual presentations and contemporary artwork to vividly portray the horror and brutality of the events of 1914-1918.
Last Post Ceremony, Menin Gate
Every evening since 1928 the Last Post has sounded at the Menin Gate at 20:00 in homage to the fallen British and Allied soldiers of World War I.
Leonidas Chocolate Shop
Situated in the main square in Ypres, Leonidas Chocolate Shop is a popular choice for some light relief and delicious Belgian chocolates.
Essex Farm
John McCrae's 'In Flanders Fields' remains, to this day, one of the most memorable war poems ever written.
Talbot House
Away from the turmoil of battle in Ypres, Poperinge developed into the nerve centre for the British army.
Brussels Cathedral
This Gothic Cathedral built over a 300-year period dates back to 1225 and is one of the major religious centres
Autoworld
This museum is dedicated to the history of the automotive industry with five extraordinary automobile collections including a carriage used
Euro Space Center
Get ready for an incredible odyssey from the start of the universe with the Big Bang to the most futuristic projects of space exploration.
Why pick Belgium for a school trip?
It's the political centre of Europe
With the Belgian city of Brussels considered to be the de facto capital of the European Union, Belgium plays a key role in politics and business across all of Europe.
As host to the official seats of the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, and the European Council, Belgium is an excellent choice for school groups studying politics or business studies.
You can discover famous battlefields
Belgium’s role in both WW1 and WW2 cemented the country’s already long-established reputation as the ‘Battlefield of Europe’. The country was the setting for some of the fiercest fighting during the First World War, particularly around Ypres.
Not only will you learn about the various wars that have been fought in Belgium, but you’ll also learn more about how this ties in with general European history.
For example, students will have the chance to learn more about the experience of war from the point of view of both the soldiers and local civilians. And you can include a stop in Waterloo to learn about the history of warfare between the Napoleonic Wars and the Second World War.
There's a rich and diverse culture
A trip to Belgium gives your students the chance to enjoy a different culture.
The country is home to two distinct communities, the Dutch-speaking Flemish Community and the French-speaking Community, which has influenced Belgian history and politics for centuries.
If you're interested in a culture-based trip, then we recommend the medieval city of Bruges. You can take a boat trip along the city's canals, climb the iconic belfry and explore Belgium's connections to chocolate and chips!
It's home to several culinary delights
Whatever your subject, a school trip to Belgium wouldn't be complete without taking the time to savour some of its gastronomic delights, from chocolate to chips, and waffles to mussels. Of course, this is especially exciting for food technology groups!
Where to visit in Belgium
Bruges
In Bruges, your students will explore a spectacular medieval city.
Bruges works well for almost any group, but in particular, it's the perfect choice for food technology students – with some really exciting foodie visits and activities.
Bruges is also a great option for a cultural school trip to Belgium, giving your students an exciting experience of European history and culture.
Brussels
How about visiting the political capital of the EU?
Ideal for groups studying international politics, we also recommend Brussels for those interested in business studies (there's a huge number of international companies based in the city), science, and food technology.
Waterloo
In Waterloo, your students will learn all about the history of warfare in Europe.
Waterloo was the site of the decisive Battle of Waterloo, which saw the end of the Napoleonic Wars.
Here, your students can learn more about the technology and tactics used by the likes of Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington.
Ypres
Ypres is a great base for groups who want to explore the WW1 battlefields.
Your students will come face-to-face with trench warfare and the experiences of soldiers, and they'll learn about the importance of remembrance and keeping the memory of WW1 alive.
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Getting Back to the WW1 Battlefields
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Our Visit to the WW1 Battlefields
A few of us recently visited the WW1 battlefields. Find out what we thought of the area, the visits available and the accommodation!
Why choose Halsbury?
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FAQs
I can't see the destination I want to visit in Belgium, does that mean you don't offer trips there?
Not at all. In fact, we've got great relationships with suppliers all over Belgium, so we can take you wherever you want to go - just get in touch and we'll see what we can do.
The trips you see here represent our most popular Belgium school trips, as inspiration for what could be achieved on your trip. The itineraries, activities and accommodation options are all examples - your trip will be completely tailor made to suit your requirements and budget.
Do you offer travel insurance?
We do. Travel insurance is an optional extra and you can find out more about it in our travel insurance resource (which includes the policy documents and FAQs).
If you decide against arranging this insurance through us (which is absolutely fine, by the way), please just remember you must have suitable travel and medical insurance to cover your group.
How far ahead should I start planning my trip?
As a general rule, we recommend that you start planning your trip 12-18 months before you want to travel. This gives you plenty of time to get it approved and launched to students and parents.
Planning early will mean you have a greater choice of accommodation and travel options - and it will make paying for the trip easier for families, as they'll be able to break it down into smaller, more manageable payments.
You can check out our trip-planning timeline for a better idea of the process and when you should expect to be doing things.
If you are looking to travel sooner than this, it is possible. It will depend on availability and you may find prices are a bit higher, but get in touch and we can see what's possible.
Can the trip itinerary be adapted to my curriculum and requirements?
Every single trip we arrange is tailor-made, so yes, the itinerary can be adapted.
Our Tour Advisers and Itinerary Coordinators are all experienced school travel specialists. They'll work closely with you to make sure your itinerary supports your learning objectives. They'll be able to offer suggestions and advice to make sure you make the most of your time.
So, when you're browsing through our school trips, just remember that the itineraries and activities you see are there for inspiration only - your own itinerary can look as similar or as different as you want.
Equally, we've suggested trip durations based on what groups usually request - if you want to go for a shorter or longer duration, just let us know.
How will our group travel to Belgium, and then get around each day once we’re there?
The Belgian border is less than an hour’s drive from Calais, the main ferry port in France, so almost all our school groups choose to travel to Belgium by coach. Your coach can then be used to travel between your accommodation and your excursions. If you prefer to travel by Eurostar, a coach can be contracted to collect you from Brussels and to transport you between locations during your stay.
Will we have a dedicated tour guide?
If you're visiting the WW1 battlefields during your trip to Belgium, then we can arrange for your group to have a guide to accompany you around the battlefields sites. Some group leaders who have visited the battlefields many times in the past choose not to have a guide as they know the sites very well. So, this is not included as standard in our quotes. If you would like to have a guide then let your Tour Adviser know and they will be happy to include this for you.
What accommodation options are available in Belgium?
Belgium offers a great range of accommodation options for school trips, so just let us know your requirements and budget and we're sure we'll have an option that fits.
We're an Assured Member of the School Travel Forum, so we only offer accommodation that we believe is suitable for school groups. For more information on how we manage safety when it comes to accommodation, take a look at our Safety Management System.
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