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A day out with children during the summer holidays

Summer vacation has arrived! The perfect time to go out with the kids. A day out on the summer holidays, you have probably been looking forward to that for weeks. Now you finally have time to do what you've wanted to do together for a long time. Because what could be nicer than taking a trip with the whole family? After a long and intensive school year, it is now time to relax. We give you tips for fun trips with the children this summer holiday.

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Day away summer vacation; 6 top tips

Of course you can go in all directions during the summer holidays. And you have certainly already thought about a day out during the summer holidays, but have you also thought of this?

1. Harry Potter expo in Utrecht

Are your kids a fan of Harry Potter? Then it is great fun to take them to the Cinemec in Utrecht this summer. This is where you will find the Harry Potter:The Exhibition exhibition until September 2, 2017. See props that were actually used in the movies and imagine yourself completely in the Harry Potter atmosphere. A fascinating exhibition for young and old. Be quick, because after September 2, 2017 the exhibition can no longer be admired in the Netherlands.

2. On a camel safari in North Brabant

This farm is different from normal. In the stables you will not find cows, but camels! Learn everything about these beautiful animals during the camel safari in Berlicum. Around the corner from us! The safari is a fun day out for the whole family. You can admire and pet the animals up close and you get a tour of the farm. The day will be concluded with baking pancakes, of course special pancakes made from camel milk! Is it no longer possible during the holidays? They also have Sunday safaris throughout the year, highly recommended!

3. The Railway Museum in Utrecht

Learn everything about the world of the train in the Railway Museum in Utrecht. This museum is suitable for the whole family. Discover the history of the railways in the Netherlands and see the most historic trains. Let yourself be taken in by the various exhibitions. The museum is open every day during the summer holidays! Also a nice outing for a rainy summer day.

4. Fairytale wonderland in Enkhuizen

Imagine yourself in a true fairytale during a visit to Fairytale Wonderland in Enkhuizen. This very nice children's park has a Gnome Village and Fairytale Forest, where you can spend a good day. The children can let off steam in the playground and shows are also organised. The ideal park for a day out with the family.

5. Sand sculpture festival in Gelderland

Do your kids like building sandcastles? Then visit these sand artworks during a day out during the summer holidays! At 't Veluws Zandsculpturenfestijn in Garderen you will be amazed. The theme for 2017 is 'going out in our own country', well-known tourist attractions have been recreated from sand. You must see this special festival. Fun and educational for the children!

6. Castle Park Born

An animal park has been set up in the gardens of the former Born Castle. In the park you will encounter various animals such as deer, predators, monkeys, alpacas and much more. You can walk here and enjoy everything around you. Get to know more about the animals in the Castle Park during the feeding times. The caretaker will then tell you everything about the animal. Excellent entertainment for a day trip summer vacation. Have the children gone for a walk? Then they can play in the large playground in the middle of the park.

Besides these outings you can of course do a lot more in the Netherlands during the holidays. Choose something the children feel like doing and create the most beautiful memories together!