A visit to Leuven Groot Begijnhof
Enjoy a walk through the narrow, cobblestoned streets that make up the Groot Begijnhof in Leuven.
Parks & Gardens
A personal selection of some of the many beautiful parks and gardens to visit in Belgium, including, where possible, opening times and location details.
Count your garden birds
Next weekend – February 1&2 – it’s that time of the year again. It’s time to count your garden birds, at least if you live… Read More »Count your garden birds
The Royal Greenhouses of Brussels. Brutality beneath the beauty
For three weeks every spring, the phenomenal Royal Greenhouses in Laken are open to the public (in 2016: from 15 April until 6 May). They are… Read More »The Royal Greenhouses of Brussels. Brutality beneath the beauty
Feed – and count – your garden birds!
Today’s post is a little different to normal. It’s not about Discovering Belgium but about Discovering Belgium’s Birds! During the weekend of February 2 and… Read More »Feed – and count – your garden birds!
Japanese Garden, Hasselt. Obon at Oishii
If you are a fan of all things Japanese, you might be interested in various events being held at the Japanese Garden in Hasselt to… Read More »Japanese Garden, Hasselt. Obon at Oishii
Floralia Brussels: A review
(For Floralia Brussels 2017, click here.)
I’ve posted earlier on the wonderful Floralia Brussels exhibition, the spring flower show held on the grounds and in the greenhouses of the Castle of Groot-Bijgaarden (this year’s event is now closed). Regular ‘Discovering Belgium’ reader Wendy Deyell went to the exhibition, and has shared some of her beautiful photos. Enjoy!
Visiting Durbuy. A delight in miniature
Known as the smallest town in the world, Durbuy is also one of the prettiest. Due to its picturesque location on the banks of the… Read More »Visiting Durbuy. A delight in miniature
Kalmthout Arboretum
Covering 12 hectares and with a collection of over 7,000 rare trees and shrubs and many more perennials, Kalmthout Arboretum to the north of Antwerp has become known worldwide. It’s well worth a visit at any time of the year.
Leuven Botanical Garden
The Leuven Botanical Garden may be one of the smallest botanical gardens in Belgium, but it’s one of the most charming. It’s small enough to cover in an hour or two; it’s well laid out; and easily accessible with wheelchairs and children’s buggies.
FLORALIA BRUSSELS
For Floralia Brussels 2013: click here. Guest blogger: Martine Kinzinger. “FLORALIA BRUSSELS” is the spring flower show held on the grounds and in the greenhouses… Read More »FLORALIA BRUSSELS