Ostend Beach & Town Belgium Day Trip from Birmingham
About this trip
Escape the busy city for a day and unwind at Ostend, one of Belgium's most charming coastal towns.
Depart early in the morning and travel via the DFDS ferry from Dover to Calais or Dunkirk, with a meal voucher onboard for both the outbound and return journeys.
Enjoy a short guided tour along the promenade and into town to help you make the most of the trip.
Spend 4–5 hours of free time exploring, relaxing, and enjoying the food, including Belgian waffles, and spotting the seals by the beach.
This is the ideal one-day escape for fresh sea air, delicious food, and unforgettable seaside views.
Itinerary
- Depart early from Birmingham by coach from the listed pickup points.
- Travel via DFDS ferry from Dover to Calais or Dunkirk, with a meal voucher onboard.
- Arrive in Ostend and enjoy a short tour along the promenade and into town.
- Spend 4–5 hours of free time exploring the beach, town, and food.
- Return by ferry with a meal voucher onboard and travel back to Birmingham.
What's included
- Return coach transportation from Birmingham
- Return DFDS ferry crossing (Dover to Calais or Dunkirk)
- Meal voucher onboard (outbound and return)
- Short guided tour of the promenade and town
- 4–5 hours of free time in Ostend
What to bring
- Valid passport (valid for at least 6 months)
- Any required visa or residency documents
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing and a light jacket
- Euros (cash) and bank cards
- Camera or phone for photos
- Optional snacks for travel
- Any medications or personal items
Not included
- Meals and snacks in Ostend
- Entry to museums or attractions
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Please note
- You must have a valid British or European passport, or a valid passport with a Schengen visa.
- Bring your original, valid passport and any other visa or residency documents.
- Dealing with customs and immigration is your own responsibility.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months and is suitable for travel.
- Delays may occur due to ferry or traffic conditions.
Coach rules
- You must remain seated and wear your seat belt at all times while the coach is moving.
- Smoking and alcohol are not allowed on the coach.
- Hot or strongly scented food is not allowed on the coach.
- Be cautious while crossing roads and moving around busy public areas.
- Children must be supervised at all times by parents or guardians.
- Never leave valuables or children unattended.
- Follow all instructions from the driver and tour assistant.
Cancellation policy
Bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final.
Pickup points
Please come 10 minutes before time and wait for the coach.
Departure from Birmingham pickup points by coach.
Only call or message in an emergency; the coach may arrive a few minutes late, but you must be ready and waiting.
Return to Birmingham at the end of the day.