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.
