Brussels & Valkenburg Christmas Markets

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Date	12 – 14 Dec 2025
Closing date for entries	31 Oct 2025
Category	Holidays and short breaks
Type	Regional (North West)
Organiser	Paula Quinn
Email	hassra.nw@dwp.gov.uk
Phone	07824 334844
Location	Penta Hotel, Brussels, Belgium

BRUSSELS - Brussels Winter Wonders are amid cobbled streets and pretty squares, a 2km long stretch of snow-dusted market chalets, buzzing bars and pop-up restaurants. The Brussels Christmas market takes place on and around Grand-Place, Bourse, Place, Sainte-Catherine and Marché aux Poissons. Browse the Christmas market in Brussels for stocking-fillers, get a bird's eye view from the top of the Ferris wheel, or take a spin on the merry-go-round as the sweet, spicy scent of waffles and glühwein drifts through the chilly air.

VALKENBURG DAY TRIP - The Christmas markets in Valkenburg are a real experience - set in a unique underground enchantment in the caves of Valkenburg with 50 cosy stalls, and charming lights, located underneath the ruined castle of Valkenburg. The centuries-old corridors meander through the yellow marlstone with the Christmas story told in large and small with miniature villages. The whole town is decked out in Christmas spheres.

HOTEL - The Penta Hotel, Brussels City Centre is situated on Avenue Louise, within walking distance of many of the city’s best bars and restaurants, as well as one of Brussels’ best shopping locations. The hotel offers spacious rooms and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel rooms are bright, have air conditioning, coffee and tea facilities and a flat-screen TV.

The price includes:

Executive coach travel throughout
Return Channel Crossings via DFDS ferry including meal vouchers
2 Nights at the Penta Hotel Brussels City Centre
Continental Buffet Breakfast
Day trip to Valkenburg with tickets to the Valkenburg Caves Christmas Market
Visit to Calais Duty Free (time permitting)

Cost (subsidised by HASSRA NW) is £299.00 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room. (Single person subsidy £100)
Due to expected high demand and limited spaces we can only offer 1 guest per HASSRA Member initially.

Pick up points will be Blackburn Train Station and Warrington Train Station. Both of which have reasonably priced parking available. PICK UP TIMES WILL BE AROUND 1AM-2AM.

To book on this event, please complete the details below and click “Apply On Line”. If you are able to click “Apply On Line” you will have been successful in obtaining a place and you will then need to make deposit payment of £50.00 per person with 24 hours to:

Account Name: HASSRA North West
Account Number: 67494162
Sort Code: 30 98 97
Reference: “BRUSSELS” and your HASSRA Membership Number.
(If paying from an account in a different name to the booker, please e-mail us to advise). If payment is not received your booking may be cancelled and offered to another member.

The remaining balance is due no later than 31/10/2025. If your full balance is not paid by this date your booking may be cancelled and your deposit will be forfeited.

Please ensure your emergency contact details are up to date.

REFUNDS.
If the event has to be cancelled either by HASSRA North West or the Tour Operator then you will receive a full refund of any money you have paid. If you need to cancel your booking you may not receive a full refund if HASSRA North West have already confirmed and paid for your place to attend, unless HASSRA North West are able to obtain a refund from the tour operator.

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