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Spring half-term in Ghent

The most fun and child-friendly holiday tips
A family visiting the Castle of the Counts
©Kevin Faingnaert
Are you planning a city break with children in the spring half-term? Then Ghent is the place to be, because this city has everything it takes to offer you the perfect spring outing.

The spring half-term is a wonderful period to plan a trip to Ghent. You can take your kids to a child-friendly museum, take them on a treasure hunt through the city or let them play in a park. Tick a classic monument off your list or explore the wide range of contemporary street art: the choice is yours. Fun assured for children of all ages!

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Kasteel met gracht in de winter
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Where are Fosfor the Dragon’s glasses?

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Gezin wandelt op de Kraanlei op zoek naar de bril van Draakje Fosfor
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op bezoek in het MSK museum

Skate park Blaarmeersen Ghent

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Skate park Blaarmeersen Ghent
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The dragon, Ghent’s fiery mascot
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belfort in winter zonlicht
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Family on a walk in the graffiti alley
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Many children are playing on a playground in the sand. It's a sunny day.

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Ghent city walk - children welcome
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Stadswandeling in Gent
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