EuroParcs De Rijp

Water is never far away at EuroParcs De Rijp – as well as being able to get out onto the canal by the park, you can also get to the coast or the banks of the IJsselmeer with a drive of less than half an hour. A particularly fine place to head to is the fishing village of Volendam (20 minutes’ drive), which has a maze of old streets to wander through and lots of fish restaurants. For another truly local taste, it has to be an outing to Alkmaar (15 minutes), where you can take a cheese-themed cruise or see the traditional cheese carriers on the Waagplein on Friday mornings. There are lots of classic Dutch views to take in over in De Zaanse Schans (15 minutes), where you can see old wooden houses and mills, watch clogs being made and try a bit more cheese. An outing to Amsterdam could well be on the cards too – you can drive to the city’s outskirts in about 25 minutes or take public transport to the city centre in about an hour. For more low-key outings, pick up details of good local walking/bike routes in reception or take the kids to Sprookjeswonderland (35 minutes) for a fairytale-themed day out.