7x fun things to do with kids in North Brabant

There's excitement around every corner at theme park Efteling, from spectacular shows to thrilling roller coasters and even an enchanting fairytale forest. Explore the Netherlands' largest amusement park, surrounded by scenic countryside. It's the perfect outing for the whole family, especially with the latest addition, the Max and Moritz family roller coaster!

Does spending the night in a fairytale world sound like a dream? Book a room at the Efteling Hotel, rent a cottage or room at the Loonsche Land Holiday Village, or enjoy a stay at the Efteling Bosrijk Holiday Village.

Whether it's spotting dinosaurs, ringing bells, or travelling back to prehistoric times - in North Brabant, there are scores of kid-friendly museums to visit. Plan a visit to the Oertijdmuseum (Dinosaur Museum), Prehistoric Village in Eindhoven, or Klok & Peel Museum in Asten.

Or stop by the Nature Museum in Tilburg, where you can learn all there is to know about plant and animal life. You can find more tips for great museums in North Brabant here.

A delightful day in the woods, building huts, looking for insects or other animals, getting a breath of fresh air on your bike, or enjoying a well-deserved picnic.... however you slice it, it's wonderful to be outside. And in Brabant, there is plenty of beautiful countryside to explore. With these tips the kids will be glad to join in your exciting adventure.

If you truly want to explore North Brabant, one or two days won't be enough. For longer stays, you can always visit one of our holiday parks, such as Center Parcs De Kempervennen in Westerhoven or TerSpegelt Leisure Park in Eersel,

Or how about Sandberghe in Uden, Klein Oisterwijk Regional Park, RCN Holiday Park De Flaasbloem in Chaam, Roompot Schaijk or the Herperduin Holiday Park in Oss? They're all not only child friendly, they're also surrounded by beautiful Brabant countryside. Click here for more holiday parks in North Brabant.

The Beekse Bergen Safari Park in Hilvarenbeek is the largest wildlife safari park in the Benelux, where you can get up close and personal with around 1500 wild animals. Explore the safari park with your own car, take an adventure walk, or head out on a boat safari with a ranger.

You can spend the night among the wild animals at the Safari Resort or book a Jungalow in the Lake Resort. And if you'd like a break from all the animals, combine your stay with a day out at Beekse Bergen Playland!

It's a mainstay of nearly every fairytale: a real castle. And in North Brabant you can visit the real thing! Take a trip to Heeswijk Castle in Heeswijk-Dinther, beautifully nestled into the woods, where you can look for secret stairs and passageways, climb the tower and try on a knight's helmet, or listen to the castle's unique stories.

Or how about Helmond Castle? It's right in the city centre and the largest moated castle in the Netherlands. Explore this impressive castle in style, decked out as a princess or knight, and take a trip back in time with some fun castle games!