On November 23rd, 1245 Haarlem officially gained its rights as a city. “City rights” were a medieval practice in the Low Countries, where a town or village were given privileges…
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Child friendly beach front cafes between Zandvoort and Wijk aan Zee
Posted on 19 September 2018
A few beach front cafes and restaurants are open the whole year round, however, the seasonal cafes and restaurants will be closing in a few weeks time! The…
Elated children race up the hill and in fits of laughter, they roll all the way down again. When they tire of this fun activity, they will assist…
Smallest zoo Racoons can be found along with ferrets, nandu, porcupines as well as several other animals in the smallest zoo in the Netherlands: Artisklas. Over the years…
DAKKAS: a new top location, for both parents and children?
Posted on 22 June 2018
After the successful crowdfunding project, this Haarlem hotspot has caused a stir. Those of you who are in the neighbourhood of De Kamp parking garage may have been…
In Beach & dune, Featured, Forest & park, Lunch & lemonade, Playground & petting zoo
Eight free things to do in or near Haarlem with children
Posted on 1 June 2018
A fun day out with your child doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, in or just outside Haarlem there are lots of fun things you can do…