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!
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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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Excursion Ideas
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 trip to Bruges by coach: 2 days, 1 nights Accommodation
Europa Bruges
Location: Bruges
Capacity:
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.
Rooms: Rooms: Multi-bedded rooms, some with en-suite and some shared facilities. Lockers available in rooms.
Facilities: Facilities: Living-room, cosy bar, TV room, garden, playground, Wi-Fi and Internet access. Common room, games room, table tennis, pool table, terrace, bar, vending machine, onsite restaurant.
Links to Learning
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.
