Ringing in the New Year in Bruges — where fairy tales come true!

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Bruges NYE Coach Trip Itinerary - 31st Dec - 1st Jan

• 31st Dec - Depart from your chosen pick up point and travel to the Port of Dover, where we have a short break before boarding our ferry to France.
• 4.30pm - Arrive in Bruges after a 90-minute drive from Calais/Dunkirk, then are free to explore.
• 10:45pm - make your way to t'Zand Square for the New Year's Eve celebration, which is a mega-sing-along spectacle for young and old.
• 12pm - Mayor's speech followed by a laser show, then further singing by a choir and audience. The celebration finishes around 01:30am.
• 1.30 1.45am - Head back to agreed Coach meeting place to depart Bruges
• 2am - Coach departs back to the channel port
• 1st January- Arrive back in the UK

Approximate return times: Dover 7am, Maidstone 07:45, Bexleyheath 08:30, New Cross Gate 08:50, Vauxhall 09:15, Hammersmith Apollo 09:30am (All times are estimated and cannot be guaranteed).

Departure Points (31st December 2024)

• 06:05 Hammersmith Apollo
• 06:30 London 320 Vauxhall Bridge Road
• 06:55 London New Cross Gate
• 07:10 Bexleyheath Black Prince Interchange
• 07:45 Maidstone Services M20
• 08:30 Dover Premier Inn, Marine Parade
• Depart from your chosen pick-up point and travel to the Port of Dover, where we go through UK & French Border Force before boarding our ferry due to sail at 10:15am to France. We arrive in Calais at 12:45 hours (local time).
• After a 75-minute drive from Calais/Dunkirk, we arrive in Bruges at approximately 2pm and you are free to explore.
• At 22:45pm make your way to t'Zand Square for the New Year's Eve celebration which is a mega-sing-along spectacle for young and old.
• At midnight there is a speech by the mayor, followed by a laser show.
• Then further singing by a choir and audience, finishing around 01:30am.
• Coaches depart Bruges around 2am before heading back to the channel port. Don't forget to stock up on duty-free goodies on the ferry home.
• Approximate times home: UK time: Dover 04:30, last drop in London by approximately 07:00 hours. (All times are estimated and cannot be guaranteed).

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Your Journey

The Coach

• Reclining seats for extra comfort
• Onboard toilet
• All travellers who book together will be seated together on the coach

The Ferry

• Irish Ferries sailing from Dover to Calais
• Duty Free Shopping
• Onboard Dining (additional charge)
• Panoramic Views

Bruges Christmas Markets

22nd November 2024 until 5th January 2025

If you travel to Bruges with us for NYE you'll arrive just in time to explore the city's two holly jolly Christmas markets!

Grote Markt Christmas Market & Simon Stevinplein Christmas Market

Highlights

• Market stalls selling Christmas goods
• Ice Skating Rink
• Beautiful Christmas Tree
• Festive Christmas Performances
• Market Square illuminated under Christmas lights
• Festive Treats such as
  • Belgian Waffle
  • Speculoos Biscuits- spiced cinnamon biscuits in festive shapes
  • Artisan cheeses stalls
  • Belgian Hot Chocolate
  • Duval or Mulled Wine
  • Belgian Beers