Familiepark Goolderheide

When it’s time to stretch your legs away from the site, there are several walking and cycling paths in Bocholt and the surrounding areas. For extra scenic strolls, make tracks for the Hoge Kempen National Park (half an hour’s drive) – there are heaps of hiking and cycling paths here, as well as plenty of track dedicated to horse riding. The Sahara Lommel nature reserve (half an hour) is also a fine choice for ambles among woodland and along a pretty lake. If the kids are up for meeting some critters, pay a visit to Alpaca Farm (five minutes) or FarmFun (10 minutes), which combines a farm with an activity park for teambuilding games and things like bumper ball and golf to get stuck into. Can't get enough of the critters? Aim for Beekse Bergen Zoo (an hour). If the pool scene at base has left you wanting more, there are indoor and outdoor fun pools at Lago Pelt Dommelslag (15 minutes), as well as saunas, a steam bath and whirlpool. As Familiepark Goolderheide is near the Netherlands border, you could also switch countries for the day with a visit to Eindhoven (45 minutes) for some city sights.