Entertainment sights in Belgium
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Mini-Europe
Over 350 miniature scale models (all 1:25) depict some of Europe's best-known architectural highlights, such as the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (which took 24,000 man-hours to create), London's Big Ben, Lisbon's Torre de Belem and Paris' Pompidou Centre; with various moving features like little railways, and even a cross-section of the Chunnel.
It's a fun way for kids (and kids-at-heart) to brush up on European geography, and the models are true works of art. On some weekend nights in summer Mini-Europe opens to midnight and has musical fireworks displays; call for dates.
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Bruparck
The theme park, Bruparck, incorporates a water fun park, Océade, the giant Kinepolis cinema with a multiplex and an IMAX, and the highlight, Mini-Europe. In the latter, over 350 miniature scale models (all 1:25) depict some of Europe’s best-known architectural highlights, such as the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (which took 24,000 man-hours to create), London’s Big Ben, Lisbon’s Torre de Belem and Paris’ Pompidou Centre; with various moving features like little railways, and even a cross-section of the Chunnel. It’s a fun way for kids (and kids-at-heart) to brush up on European geography, and the models are true works of art. On some weekend nights in summer Mini-…
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Le Peruchet
Le Peruchet is one of several small private puppet theatres to survive in Brussels. It's aimed specifically at kids (as opposed to productions at Théâtre Royal de Toone) in the two-to-eight age group. Occupying an old whitewashed stone farmhouse in the middle of modern Ixelles, the theatre is totally at odds with all around it, making it one of those Brussels experiences you won't forget.
Go through thick curtains to discover a world of fables and fairytales, and an adjoining museum chock full of colourful characters. All productions are in French, but the set up is unique enough for kids of any language to enjoy.
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Les Samedis du Cinéma
Hanging to see the latest blockbuster? Drop the kids off at Les Samedis du Cinéma, a supervised kid's screening (around €2.50) organised every Saturday morning at 09:00 by the UGC De Brouckère cinema, and join other parents catching an adult film.
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Le Botanique
Le Botanique, on the edge of St-Josse, hosts Francophone theatre productions, exhibitions and concerts in an impressive neoclassical building from 1826. The building was originally the greenhouse of the city’s botanic gardens, Jardin Botanique.
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Walibi & Aqualibi
Walibi & Aqualibi combines a theme park and water park, located about 20km southeast of Brussels off the E411 to Namur. Roller coasters, wave makers and pools make this a big day out. Closing hours vary depending on the month, so phone for details.
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Parc des Expositions
The Parc des Expositions is a trade fair complex built in the 1930s to commemorate a century of independence. The major building here is Palais du Centenaire, an Art Deco piece featuring terraced tiers capped by statues.
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Hippodrome de Boitsfort
Several travelling circuses set up during autumn and into winter. All use animals. The Italian family-run Florilegio concentrates on acrobatics, and raises its big top annually at the Hippodrome de Boitsfort.
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Plopsaland
This cute theme park in De Panne, on the Belgian coast, is based around Belgian TV characters like Plop the gnome.
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Parc Attractif Reine Fabiola
Children's amusement park Parc Attractif Reine Fabiola is located on top of the hill near the citadel.
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Parc Tenbosch
Ixelles' small Parc Tenbosch has a fenced, sandy, dog-free play area for toddlers.
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Earth Explorer
Let the kids loose at Earth Explorer, a science-based theme park 3km north of town. The Kusttram stop 'Duin en Zee' is out the front.
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