With children
Noordwijk is a popular travel destination in the Netherlands for the whole family. Not only because of the beautiful and child-friendly beach, but also because of the countless adventures that you can experience here. From the climbing forest and dwarf village path to various natural playgrounds and much more. Discover the best places and activities for an unforgettable day in Noordwijk with the children.
Landscape Park and Playground Noordwijk
A paradise for families! Here, children can let loose and have endless fun while parents enjoy a relaxing day in nature.
The landscape (play) park offers a variety of adventurous play equipment and natural play areas where children can climb, scramble, and explore to their heart's content.
From challenging climbing towers, slides, swings to sand and water play areas, there is something for every child to enjoy. All hidden among various grasses, flowers and other wildflowers. The park is designed with safety and creativity in mind, allowing children to explore nature through play and make new friends.
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The Largest Sand Playground in the Netherlands
On the beach of Noordwijk, there's always something fun for children to do! Bring a bucket and spade, and the kids will have hours of fun in the sand. From building sandcastles to searching for seashells, the possibilities are endless. Let their creativity run wild and enjoy a day full of play and adventure on the coast of Noordwijk.
Additionally, there are several beach clubs with playgrounds, such as the large playground at De Zeemeeuw or the awesome dune playground, Speeltuin Speelzandt, at Strandplaats Nederzandt.
Kids events - For a day out with the kids, check out the best events for children here.
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Engelandvaarders - Escape game
Engelandvaarders - Escape game
Beleef het bijzondere verhaal van de Engelandvaarders en help ze bij de ontspanning.
until 22 October 2025
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Welkom in de Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen
Welkom in de Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen
Ga mee struinen door dit prachtige natuurgebied en spot de damherten, vossen en konijnen.
until 6 April 2026
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Bing's dagje uit - Bing
Bing's dagje uit - Bing
Interactieve, muzikale voorstelling voor kids.
Sunday 24 November
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Noordwijk Winter Wonderland
Noordwijk Winter Wonderland
A real Christmas village with a 150m2 skating rink.
25 November 2024 until 16 January 2025
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Expositie '50 Jaar Stripschapprijs'
Expositie '50 Jaar Stripschapprijs'
Een goed beeld over de hoge kwaliteit die de Nederlandse stripwereld kenmerken.
30 November 2024 until 18 May 2025
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Inloopochtend Jan Verwey Natuurcentrum
Inloopochtend Jan Verwey Natuurcentrum
Elke eerste zaterdag van de maand.
Saturday 7 December
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't Schaatsplaatsje - de Volière
't Schaatsplaatsje - de Volière
Winter is in sight, and that means "het Schaatsplaatsje" is back!
15 December 2024 until 9 February 2025
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Kerstbioscoop De Muze Noordwijk
Kerstbioscoop De Muze Noordwijk
Dagelijks diverse films
20 December 2024 until 5 January 2025
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Mysterieuze meteorieten & kokende kometen bij Space Expo
Mysterieuze meteorieten & kokende kometen bij Space Expo
voor ontdekkingsreizigers vanaf 5 jaar
21 December 2024 until 5 January 2025
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Children's Christmas walk in Noordwijk
Children's Christmas walk in Noordwijk
Children's choir concert and lantern parade
Monday 23 December
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Circus op de boerderij - Fien & Teun
Circus op de boerderij - Fien & Teun
Vrolijke familiemusical
Saturday 18 January 2025
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Ernst en Bobbie doen maar wat - Ernst, Bobbie en de Rest
Ernst en Bobbie doen maar wat - Ernst, Bobbie en de Rest
Een doldwaas nieuw avontuur
Sunday 2 February 2025
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Kruimeltje en de strijd om de Goudmijn - REP Entertainment
Kruimeltje en de strijd om de Goudmijn - REP Entertainment
Een gloednieuw avontuur voor het hele gezin (6+)
Saturday 8 February 2025
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Avontuur op Dino Eiland - Brandweerman Sam Live!
Avontuur op Dino Eiland - Brandweerman Sam Live!
Familiemusical
Saturday 29 March 2025
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Children's Corso Noordwijkerhout
Children's Corso Noordwijkerhout
On Thursday, April 18th, the cheerful and lively colorful children's parade will pass through the...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Walking and Playing in Nature
Noordwijk offers numerous opportunities for hiking with children in its beautiful natural surroundings. Discover the children's hiking trails that lead you through forests, dunes, and along the beach. Enjoy the fresh air and soothing sounds of nature as you embark on adventures together.
Along the way, children can have fun in the climbing forest at Nieuw Leeuwenhorst forest, where they can climb and scramble among the trees. Alternatively, visit the gnome forest, where they can explore the homes of gnomes along the Duinkabouterpad.
For outdoor play in De Zilk, you can visit playground Speeltuin de Duinrand, and for an adventurous water playground, head to De Speelakker in Noordwijkerhout. Prefer indoor activities? You can do that, for instance, at Palace Hotel Noordwijk in the Miniclub.
“ Children are great imitators. So give them something great to imitate. ”
Go on a quest for the dwarf village
Go on a quest for the dwarf village hidden in the Waterleidingduinen. There is no specific children's walk to the dwarf forest, but the search makes it all the more fun. The dwarf village is about a 1.2 kilometer walk from the main entrance (Joppeweg 1, De Zilk).
Follow the paved walking path. As soon as you cross the water you are close to the gnomes. After about three hundred meters you take the dirt path into the dunes. Keep an eye out for red pointed hats.
Children’s activities - Whether it’s indoor or outdoor activities, Noordwijk has something for all ages!
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Selfguided citygame - Noordwijk - Katwijk - Leiden - Lisse - Kids
Selfguided citygame - Noordwijk - Katwijk - Leiden - Lisse - Kids
Unravel the hidden trail and discover the most beautiful places of Noordwijk, Katwijk or Leiden!...
Start bij de vuurtoren
Koninging Wilhelmina Boulevard 34
Noordwijk -
Hortus botanicus Leiden
Hortus botanicus Leiden
Hidden behind the Academy building on Rapenburg is the oldest botanical garden in Western Europe,...
Rapenburg 73
2311 GJ Leiden -
Zwembad Binnenzee
Zwembad Binnenzee
Openbaar zwembad in Noordwijk met zwemplezier voor alle leeftijden, met een recreatiebad, wedstr...
Nieuwe Zeeweg 165
2202 HA Noordwijk -
All American Minigolf
All American Minigolf
A modern bowling center with 8 fully automatic lanes. Make bowling something special, go Magic Bo...
Flamingo`s Partycenter
Langelaan 2
2211 XT Noordwijkerhout -
Space Expo
Space Expo
Space Expo is the visitor centre of ESA ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. At our museum you wi...
Keplerlaan 3
2201 AZ Noordwijk -
Renzy – Electric GPS audio tours
Renzy – Electric GPS audio tours
Electric GPS tours for fun!
Meer en Duin 44
2163 HC Lisse -
Kinderboerderij 't Schaapsherdertje
Kinderboerderij 't Schaapsherdertje
Kinderboerderij 't Schaapsherdertje ligt op een prachtige locatie aan de Oude Zeeweg in Noordwijk...
Oude Zeeweg 3
2201 AT Noordwijk -
Madurodam
Madurodam
Madurodam brings the Netherlands to life in miniature with iconic buildings and interactive activ...
George Madurodamplein 1
2584 RZ Den Haag -
Indoor speeltuin KidsZoo
Indoor speeltuin KidsZoo
Time for an adventure during a school trip, children's party or family day out. There's plenty of...
Pletterij 3
2211 JT Noordwijkerhout -
Nieuw Leeuwenhorst
Nieuw Leeuwenhorst
Be surprised by the mix of meadows and park-like nature with stately beech and oak trees, coppice...
Gooweg 36
2211 XX Noordwijkerhout -
Museum Engelandvaarders
Museum Engelandvaarders
Soldaten van Oranje (Soldiers of Orange). The Museum Engelandvaarders (England Paddlers Museum) a...
Bosweg 15
2202 NX Noordwijk -
Torenbeklimming Oude Jeroenskerk
Torenbeklimming Oude Jeroenskerk
This page is only available in the Dutch language.
Voorstraat 44
2201 HW Noordwijk -
De Muze Noordwijk Cinema
De Muze Noordwijk Cinema
During all school holidays De Muze is in use as a cinema. On daily turn De Muze shows off several...
Wantveld 2
2202 NS Noordwijk -
Adventure Park De Rollygolf
Adventure Park De Rollygolf
The recreation and mini-golf park for large and small adventurers alike. Beside 18 adventurous mi...
Duinweg 6
2202 ZN Noordwijk -
Beach Break
Beach Break
Highly motivated and qualified instructors learn you all the ins and outs of Surfing, Kitesurfing...
afrit 21 (200 meter naar rechts)
Zeereep 106
2202 NW Noordwijk
Space Expo kids-proof museum
Discover the space museum of the Netherlands and how space travel is fully present in our daily lives. See rocket parts and a full-size model of the lunar lander. Experience what it's like to be an astronaut. You see how an astronaut eats, sleeps and lives. Learn all about planets, the formation of stars and gravity.
Space Expo is a fun and educational outing for the whole family (for all ages) and has been designated a Kids-proof museum. This makes the museum one of the 52 most child-friendly museums in the Netherlands.
Get to know space and astronautics in a unique way in Noordwijk.
Go on mission
Animals & Nature
Animals hold an enormous attraction for children. Let them cuddle and play with animals at the petting zoo! And there’s also plenty to do at the petting zoo. Discover all the animals at De Dierenhoeve in Noordwijkerhout or at ‘t Schaapsherdertje. And take a walk around the Nieuw Leeuwenhorst Estate where the kids can romp around in the climbing forest. Just be sure to bring dry clothes!
The best deals for and with children - A day out, a weekend break or looking for a fun activity during the holidays? View the best deals here!
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The Schnipseljagd Leiden Tour
The Schnipseljagd Leiden Tour
The Schnipseljagd Leiden is a challenging sightseeing treasure hunt on your mobile phone to disco...
€ 29.00
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Vier je verjaardag bij Jumpin' Noordwijk!
Vier je verjaardag bij Jumpin' Noordwijk!
Op zoek naar een geweldige plek om je verjaardagsfeestje te vieren? Bij ons ben je aan het juiste...
from € 14.00
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The Schnipseljagd Katwijk Tour
The Schnipseljagd Katwijk Tour
The Schnipseljagd Katwijk is a challenging sightseeing treasure hunt on your mobile phone to disc...
€ 29.00
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The Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Tour
The Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Tour
The Schnipseljagd Noordwijk is a challenging sightseeing treasure hunt on your mobile phone to di...
€ 29.00
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The Kids Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Tour (4-8 yrs)
The Kids Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Tour (4-8 yrs)
The Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Kids Tour is an exciting treasure hunt on your mobile phone for the y...
€ 19.00
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Vespa Picknickarrangement 5 star
Vespa Picknickarrangement 5 star
Voor een bruisende romantische dag, met uw partner of een gezellige dag met vrienden of familie.
from € 40.00
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Space Invader Tour at ESA ESTEC
Space Invader Tour at ESA ESTEC
Special tour to flash the Space Invaders at the European Space Agency's technical centre, ESA ESTEC.
€ 20.00
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On an adventure with kids in the Bird Forest!
On an adventure with kids in the Bird Forest!
Go on an adventure with the kids in the Bird Forest along the Oosterduinsemeer in Noordwijkerhout!
€ 7.00
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Duinkabouterpad Hollands Duin
Duinkabouterpad Hollands Duin
Wist je dat hier in de buurt kabouters wonen? Tenminste, dat denken we, want overal zie je kabout...
€ 5.00
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The Schnipseljagd Katwijk Kids Tour (4-8 yrs)
The Schnipseljagd Katwijk Kids Tour (4-8 yrs)
Go exploring through the streets of this charming fishing village next to the beach. A fun day ou...
€ 19.00
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Feestje vieren? KidsZoo!
Feestje vieren? KidsZoo!
Ben je op zoek naar het perfecte feestje voor jouw kind? Wij hebben het allemaal!
from € 11.00
Healthy and fun dining out with children
Delicious, healthy and fun for breakfast or lunch, there are so many venues in Noordwijk where kids can eat well while also enjoying themselves before, during or after the meal. Child-friendly restaurants like the Pannenkoekenboerderij Langs Berg en Dal ‘pancake farm’ have an indoor playroom and even a children’s cinema, and Eeterij de Beleving has both an indoor and an outdoor playground and is fully equipped for delicious dining. The beachclubs and restaurants along the boulevard also often have special children’s menus.
For a rainy day
If you’ve ever dreamt of being an astronaut for a day, check out the child-friendly Space Expo. If you simply want to use up your energy, go jumping at the indoor fun park Jumpin Noordwijk or the indoor playground, KidsZoo.
