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Family activities
Looking for inspiration for great family activities in Walloon Brabant? The region is packed with fun for all ages! From amusement parks and interactive museums to nature walks and unique experiences, every outing becomes a shared adventure.
Whether you have a full day, a weekend, or just a few hours to spare, explore our handpicked selection of the best family-friendly activities in Walloon Brabant.
What to do with the family in Walloon Brabant?
Just 30 minutes from Brussels, Walloon Brabant is the perfect destination for unforgettable family outings: explore a medieval abbey, have fun in the treetops, enjoy amusement parks, discover interactive museums or simply relax in vast nature spaces. Laugh, stay active, explore and play… together as a family, anything is possible in Walloon Brabant! Find here our handpicked selection of the best family-friendly activities and start planning your next getaway with the kids in Walloon Brabant.
Fun together
Fun family activities
Looking for thrills, challenges and plenty of laughter? Walloon Brabant is packed with fun activities for the whole family, for young and old alike. From amusement parks and indoor leisure activities to outdoor adventures: everything you need for a day full of excitement with the kids.
- Walibi is Walloon Brabant’s must-visit amusement park, with around forty attractions for all ages, ranging from adrenaline rides to areas suitable for younger children.
- Right next door, Aqualibi invites you to keep the fun going with its slides, water games and aquatic areas designed for the whole family.
- Aventure Parc offers obstacle courses in the trees, zip lines, laser game and playful tree parcours suitable for children aged 4 and over.
- The train ‘Le Petit train du bonheur’ offers a charming ride on a 4 km tourist train ride, perfect for a relaxed family outing.
Walloon Brabant offers plenty more to keep children entertained: indoor and outdoor playgrounds, escape rooms, laser games, paintball, go-karting and even glow-in-the-dark mini-golf… there is something for everyone!
The perfect ingredients for unforgettable family moments in Walloon Brabant.
Nature walks
Outdoor walks and games
Looking to get some fresh air and recharge your batteries? Walloon Brabant offers plenty of family-friendly walks in the heart of nature, ideal for burning off energy, playing and relaxing with the children.
- The ‘Bois des Rêves’ and the castle ‘Château d’Hélécine’ are must-visits for enjoying large green spaces free of charge, with playgrounds, fitness trails, refreshment points and routes for walking, cycling or scooter riding.
- The Solvay Regional Estate charms visitors with its exceptional setting: wide open lawns, ponds, wooded paths and panoramic views of the castle ‘Château de La Hulpe’…
- Many other parks and natural areas across the province welcome you for a break in nature.
- At the Abbey of Villers-la-Ville, follow in Radulphe’s footsteps with a fun activity booklet that turns the visit into an existing treasure hunt for children. With its majestic ruins, animals and gardens, the experience delights the whole family.
Perfect ideas for enjoying nature with the family in Walloon Brabant, combining relaxation, play and discovery.
Museums for the whole family
Explore and have fun
Who said museums are not for children? Walloon Brabant offers a wide range of fun and interactive museums, specially designed for family visits combining discovery, play and learning.
- At the Domain of the Battle of Waterloo 1815, experience history on a grand scale with the Lion’s Mound and its 226 steps, the Memorial Museum, the Panorama and the Hougoumont Farm. Take part in historical activities suitable for the whole family, a treasure hunt or the ‘Waterloo Challenge’ – activities specially designed for children.
- Napoleon’s Last Headquarters Museum offers an immersive exhibition where children become part of history by solving puzzles.
- The Wellington Museum invites visitors to discover the Battle of Waterloo from the Allies’ perspective through educational trails.
At Musée L, explore collections in a different way thanks to the information panels and sensory labs.
At the Hergé Museum: children explore the museum in a fun way through a quiz available in two levels depending on age. An interactive and entertaining way to discover the world of Tintin.
The Folon Foundation immerses young and old alike in a poetic and immersive world through nearly 350 works of art.
Perfect ideas for discovering museums with children in Walloon Brabant, where culture, play and wonder come together.
Family tip
Looking for free family activities?
On the first Sunday of every month, several museums open their doors for free: the Hergé Museum, the Musée L, the Museum of Water and Fountains, the Waterloo Museum, the ‘Forge-Musée’, the Marthe Donas Museum, the Museum of Archaeology, Art and History ‘Musée de la Porte’, the Nivelles Municipal Museum, the MiaBW and the Armand Pellegrin Museum.
Events calendar for families
Ideas for family outings
Looking for more ideas for family outings in Walloon Brabant? Check out our events calendar and easily find a wide range of year-round activities and events for children.
Why visit Walloon Brabant as a family?
Just a short trip from Brussels, Walloon Brabant is a perfect destination for family days out. Easy to reach and full of variety, it offers a wealth of child-friendly activities, from amusement parks and interactive museums to nature walks and unique experiences to enjoy together.
With its wide-open green spaces, accessible cultural sites and great choice of leisure options, Walloon Brabant is made for quality time as a family. It is the ideal place to slow down, explore and create lasting memories together.
Whether you are planning a day trip or a weekend getaway, you will always find something to do with children in Walloon Brabant.
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