West Flanders – Discovering Belgium

by Denzil July 29, 2017 37

Flanders Fields West Flanders

Marking the centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele

100 years ago this weekend saw the start of the Battle of Passchendaele. Here are four ways to remember.

by Denzil January 6, 2017 36

Walking where many had fallen

Two walks that take you through the heart of Flanders Fields to some of the most poignant World War One cemeteries.

by Denzil May 28, 2016 4

Castles & Museums Cool for Kids Cycling in Belgium Flanders Fields Limburg Miscellenea Parks & Gardens West Flanders

My Belgium: Steven Vandenbussche

Steven Vandenbussche, Curator of the Memorial Museum Passchendaele, describes his favourite locations in Belgium. There’s something for everyone here: a restaurant, two great museums, a country walk, a cycle route and a family fun park. Oh and then you can round it all off with a trip to Steven’s favourite whiskey bar! Cheers!

Stretcher bearers at Passchendaele, August 1917

by Denzil April 7, 2016 1

Castles & Museums Cool for Kids Flanders Fields Miscellenea West Flanders

Canadians in Belgium: 1914-18

An exhibition at the In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres focuses on the contribution of Canadian soldiers in the First World War

by Denzil March 15, 2016 18

Castles & Museums Cool for Kids Flanders Fields West Flanders

Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917

The MMP17 is a museum dedicated to the horrendous bloodbath that was the Battle of Passchendaele. It displays numerous artefacts from the battle, a Dugout Experience that takes you underground into a mock-up of the British Army’s quarters, and reconstructions of trenches.

by Denzil January 16, 2016 14

Cool for Kids Flanders Fields West Flanders

Talbot House: A shelter amidst the storm

Talbot House in Poperinge is one of the most evocative First World War sites in Belgium. It was used by soldiers for rest and relaxation before returning to the Front. It’s still very much as it used to be 100 years ago.