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Ostend and Belgian Christmas Markets
Shearings
£699 per person
📅 Departing - 30th November 2026, 7th December 2026, 29th November 2027 or 6th December 2027
🚌 Pick up points - Brigg, Cleethorpes, Grimsby, Immingham, Lincoln, Louth, Scunthorpe & Retford
🏨 4 nights in Royal Astrid Hotel
🍳 English Breakfast
🍴 4 Evening meals
🍷 5 drinks per person, per day at your hotel (beer, wine & soft drinks)
🧳 No lugging your luggage
📍 Included excursions: Lille, Brussels & Bruges
🚌 Travel by Shearings coach
💸 £699 per person
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Enjoy a festive break to Ostend, staying at the Hotel Royal Astrid and get to explore Ostend, as well as making our way to the festive markets in Lille, Brussels and Bruges to explore Belgium and nearby France.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Local departure by coach then to Ostend for four nights.
Day 2 - Lille
We begin our break with an exciting day out to nearby Lille in Northern France. Traditionally held at Place Rihour, the Christmas market is decked out with lights and colour.
This historical city comes to life at this time of year, and we’ll be able to buy Christmas presents and treat ourselves to some tasty regional specialities and festive souvenirs.
Day 3 - Brussels
This morning, we will have free time in Ostend to explore all the town has to offer. Later in the day, we head to Brussels, where we’ll find one of Belgium’s most popular Christmas markets.
Explore the stalls dotted around the city centre, each selling a range of tasty treats and handcrafted items. Don’t forget to indulge in some mulled wine!
Day 4 - Bruges
Today we head to beautiful Bruges, famous for its medieval architecture, where we’ll get to spend time in the pretty city centre. Enjoy some Christmas shopping at the fantastic Bruges Christmas Market, with its fairy-tale winter chalets, sparkling lights and festive decor making it a charming option. We’ll be able to buy goods ranging from traditional children’s toys to handmade jewellery and delicious chocolate treats, and there will also be an assortment of hot beverages to warm ourselves with.
Day 5 – After Breakfast return home.
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Price correct at time of publication on 15/09/2026
Subject to change, availability and booking T&Cs. See more details below.
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Pricing and additional charges:
Price is based on two adults sharing where applicable all local taxes included. Optional or additional charges, upgrades, discretionary excursions, or amendments, are not included in this price and may apply. Single room supplement £89 per person. Please ask for further details. Full balance required at time of booking.
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Agent identity & role:
Shearings Travel Limited trading as Shearings, registered company number 03746239, trading address Sunway House, Canklow Meadows, Rotherham, S60 2XR, is acting as an agent on behalf of the tour operator Shearings for this holiday package. We are not the organiser for the purposes of Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.
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