Vakantiepark Hippodroom
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- Quiet, family-friendly Flanders holiday park at Bredene beach
- Ostend 15 minutes’ drive; half an hour to Bruges
- Hippo12 café on site and watersports rentals available
Beach time? Family days out? City wanders? Put it all on the menu when you stay at Vakantiepark Hippodroom – this family-friendly West Flanders site is just five minutes’ walk from Bredene beach, and in a very handy location for all sorts of excellent days out.
Wander up to the beach whenever you fancy it – it’s a real gem, with almost three miles of soft sand, dunes to play in and a gentle slope providing shallow waters for the kids to paddle in. Bring your watersports kit along for days of paddleboarding or kitesurfing, or hire it all on site for easy days on the waves.
Bring bikes too, because the famously flat Flanders countryside is fantastic for cycling and there are numerous routes nearby for a good bike ride with the family. You can cycle all the way to Ostend in about half an hour (or ride the Coast Tram for a similar amount of time) to visit its historic sights, museums and marina or hit the shops and restaurants. Other days out nearby might take you to Sea Life Blankenberge and Plopsaland De Panne or for a wander around the pretty medieval architecture of Bruges.
Once you’ve made it back to the site, you’ll be staying on grass pitches with access to a play area and pétanque court as well as bathrooms with toilets and showers. The informal Hippo12 café is also on site, serving up tasty snacks as well as wines and speciality beers for a chilled-out evening.
Site type
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24Opens 1 May
Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A charge of €1.50 (£1.25) applies for the use of the shower.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
Dutch
English
French
German
Open from Thu, 1 May 2025 to
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Vakantiepark Hippodroom
Duindoornstraat 25
Bredene
West Flanders
Belgium
8450
Directions Timezone
Europe/Brussels CEST (GMT+02:00)
GPS
51.25363°N
2.98697°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Nearby Ostend (15 minutes’ drive/half an hour by bike or tram) is a good first outing – take a walk along the stylish seafront, take a boat ride to Fort Napoléon and get arty with visits to the James Ensor House and Mu.ZEE. Look out for street art as you wander too – there are lots of colourful murals to seek out.
Bruges (half an hour’s drive) is another popular place to explore, with medieval streets to wander through, boat tours on the canals and lots of great places to sample traditional Flemish cuisine. Climb to the top of the Belfort for excellent views across the town as well.
If you need a break from urban life, plan outings to IJzermonding Nature Reserve or Westhoek Nature Reserve (both 40 minutes). For family days out, check out all the marine creatures at Sea Life Blankenberge (20 minutes) or get set for a full day of colourful rides and shows at Plopsaland De Panne (40 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bredene De Duinpan | 0.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bredene Droge Opgang | 0.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bredene Astrid | 1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| De Haan Vosseslag | 1.1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bredene Duingat | 1.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Vakantiepark Hippodroom have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Vakantiepark Hippodroom dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Vakantiepark Hippodroom? Nearby Ostend (15 minutes’ drive/half an hour by bike or tram) is a good first outing – take a walk along the stylish seafront, take a boat ride to Fort Napoléon and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Vakantiepark Hippodroom?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Vakantiepark Hippodroom? From £39.38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.