7 things to do with children in North Brabant
North Brabant is a location that draws you closer to those unforgettable moments with the entire family. There are children’s activities for sleuths, princesses, daredevils and water rats. Will you choose a swimming paradise, an amusement park, a childproof museum or a castle? Plan your ideal family outing or day out in the Netherlands in North Brabant. Or stay a bit longer and have fun in the great outdoors. There are many campsites and holiday parks for a wonderful overnight stay in North Brabant.
1. The Efteling theme park: a world of wonders
The largest amusement park in the Netherlands
The largest amusement park in the Netherlands
One of the top attractions in Europe is reason enough for a day out with the family in North Brabant. You create memories for life in the Efteling. Experience the magic of the fairy-tale forest, get on a family roller coaster and explore the world of the elves in Droomvlucht (Dreamflight). If you are looking for a family outing this winter, come to the Winter Efteling! For even more fun at the largest amusement park in the Netherlands, you can stay overnight at the Efteling.
"End your day at theme park Efteling with a delicious pancake at De Financiën. You can choose from over 100 pancakes, ranging from sweet to savoury. While you wait for your food, the kids can have a great time at the spacious outdoor playground."
Would you like to enjoy the Efteling even longer?
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Efteling Hotel
Efteling Hotel
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Efteling Village Bosrijk
Efteling Village Bosrijk
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Efteling Loonsche Land Holiday village
Efteling Loonsche Land Holiday village
2. The best campsites for children in the Netherlands …
... can be found in North Brabant! There are many children’s activities and plenty of fun excursions in the area. Such as Camping De Paal in Bergeijk, a true children’s paradise that, with good reason, was voted best campsite for children.
If you are looking for a child-friendly campsite in the middle of the Brabant countryside, Charme Camping Hartje Groen is located in the primeval area De Maashorst. It’s so much fun to enjoy nature! And how would you feel about a glamping holiday? At Het Goeie Leven Natuurcamping in Eerde, Camping Brehees in Goirle, the horse farm De Smulhoeve in Kaatsheuvel and Glamping De Bosweide, the entire family will be welcomed with Brabant hospitality.
3. The most fun museums for children
Playing, experiencing and learning something new
Playing, experiencing and learning something new
Playing, experiencing and learning something new: North Brabant has several outstanding Dutch museums that are meant for the entire family. Spot dinosaurs in the Oertijdmuseum (Prehistoric Museum) in Boxtel or go exploring in the Prehistoric Village in Eindhoven. Klok en Peel Museum in Asten has been chosen as the nicest family outing in North Brabant several times already.Â
4. Back to nature with children
Foraging through the Brabant Sahara? Climbing and scrambling in a play forest or getting some fresh air during a vigorous bicycle ride? With four national parks and many more special nature reserves, North Brabant has plenty to choose from for a day out in nature with children. Immerse yourself in the exciting Sagas & Legends routes or follow the footsteps that go through a gnome forest. Brabant’s countryside has lots of adventures for the entire family.
Explore all Sagas & Legends routes
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Black Kaat bicycle route
Black Kaat bicycle route
3 hour 36.0 kmThe bicycle route 'Zwarte Kaat' lets you hunt a legend. Feel her breath in the wind, hear her squeaky voice in the woods, get to know her character...
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The White Feather Gang
The White Feather Gang
3 hour 35 minutes 43.0 kmThe White Feather Gang (Bende van de Witte Veer) cycle route is an exciting 43-kilometre route in the De Langstraat region of Brabant. It will take...
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The Glowing One cycle route
The Glowing One cycle route
2 hour 30 minutes 30.0 kmThe story of the cursed Eersel landowner
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The Devil’s Bell of Sambeek
The Devil’s Bell of Sambeek
1 hour 30 minutes 18.0 kmOnce, on Christmas Eve, the devil danced around the spire. Get on your bike and go in search of a bell that disappeared. Prick up your ears, you mi...
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The Dancing Cats of Bergeijk Cycle Route
The Dancing Cats of Bergeijk Cycle Route
1 hour 40 minutes 22.0 kmWitchcraft in the Brabant Campine
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Animal adventures in the Maasheggen
Animal adventures in the Maasheggen
1 hour 15 minutes 15.0 kmThe Fable route through the Maasheggen area is part of the Sagas and Legends routes: exciting cycle and walking tours in Brabant.
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Jan van Gorp cycling and walking route | Sagas & Legends
Jan van Gorp cycling and walking route | Sagas & Legends
2 hour 5 minutes 15.5 kmDiscover The Earthly Paradise from Jan van Gorp at Hilvarenbeek.
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Cycle route The Mystery of the Golden Peel Helmet
Cycle route The Mystery of the Golden Peel Helmet
4 hour 40 minutes 56.0 kmExperience the mystery of the Peel while on this cycle route (56km) and discover the story of the Golden Peel Helmet.
5. Child-friendly holiday parks
If you really want to go exploring with the family in North Brabant, one or two days will not be long enough. For a longer stay, you can choose from one of the holiday parks, such as Center Parks De Kempervennen (photo on the left) in Westerhoven, TerSpegelt Recreational Park (photo on the right) in Eersel, Roompot Schaijk or Holiday Park Herperduin in Oss. With plenty of children’s activities and a countryside location, these parks offer a wonderful family holiday in the Netherlands.Â
6. On Safari in Beekse Bergen Safari Park
North Brabant takes you closer to Africa! Beekse Bergen Safari Park in Hilvarenbeek is the largest wildlife park In Europe. You can go on safari through the vast countryside with your own car, on foot or by boat and come face-to-face with wild animals. An excursion in Beekse Bergen is even better if you stay the night. Stay overnight among the wild animals in the Safari Resort, see the sun come up above the savannah in the Safari Hotel, or book a Jungalow in the Lake Resort.
“Alternate your safari with fun playing and swimming in the Beekse Bergen Playground. Children have the time of their lives on trampolines, water games, a mini golf course and a racetrack. And it is wonderful to watch them from the terrace or sandy beach!”
Staying overnight?
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Beekse Bergen Safari Resort
Beekse Bergen Safari Resort
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Safari Hotel Beekse Bergen
Safari Hotel Beekse Bergen
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Lake Resort Beekse Bergen
Lake Resort Beekse Bergen
7. Going on an adventure in a castle
Would you like to be a knight or a lady of the castle for a day? You can in one of the castles in North Brabant. Go on an exciting scavenger hunt through the secret passages of the enchanting Heeswijk Castle. Climb the tower and go on a good hike through the estate. Helmond is home to the largest moated castle and is one of the nicest outings to do with children in the Netherlands. Play castle games dressed as a knight or a princess and climb your way to the exciting attic room of Helmond Castle.
