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Netherlands - Noordwijk
Youth Orchestra • Sacred Choir • Secular Choir • Band • Marching Band
- Easy travelling distance to Amsterdam
- Great, child-friendly accommodation
- Plenty to do in resort
Noordwijk is a clean and friendly seaside resort, some 45 minutes’ coach journey from Amsterdam, with activities such as bowling, swimming and minigolf, and 13 km of sandy beach. It is also in the heart of the flower growing area, and every April it explodes into colour. From Noordwijk, you can enjoy visits to clog-makers, cheese farms and windmills, as well as visiting Amsterdam, with its network of canals, museums and picturesque buildings.
Concerts
Noordwijk is another Dutch destination which is appropriate for all ensemble types. Performing possibilities include Lighthouse Square. One of the attractions of Noordwijk is its relative proximity to Amsterdam, which offers some great venues such as the Oude Kerk and the Engelsekerk, where programmes of a secular as well as sacred nature are welcomed. Groups can visit De Efteling, a fantastic theme park, and give a performance on the bandstand which will entitle the group to free entry to the park.
Suggested itinerary (band)Day One - Morning Channel crossing and early evening arrival in Noordwijk Day Two - Morning’s visit to De Zaanse Schans, a living museum of wooden houses, windmills and a clog factory. Depart early afternoon for Noordwijk for afternoon concert at St Jeroen retirement centre. Evening’s bowling in Noordwijk. Day Three - Morning’s visit to Amsterdam to visit Anne Frank’s House, followed by a canal cruise. Depart in afternoon for Madurodam miniature village in The Hague for time in the park and a concert performance. Return to Noordwijk. Evening disco in hotel. Day Four - Depart after breakfast for afternoon ferry and evening arrival home. |
Excursions
Amsterdam: Anne Frank’s house, the Rijksmuseum with its paintings by the Dutch Masters and take a canal cruise to get a comprehensive tour of the city. Delft: take a tour round the porcelain factory and have the chance to throw your own pot!
Duinrell-Tikibad: amusement park and watersport complex, with some of Europe’s longest chutes and bob runs! Alkmaar: famous for its cheese, you can visit the market and interesting cheese farm.
Accommodation
The 2-star Hotel De Ossewa is run by the Geerlings family and, with just 55 beds, is perfect for groups who want sole occupancy. It is in a residential area, just 100 m from the town centre, and 500 m from the beach. Students’ rooms are 2-5 bedded (mostly 4-bedded) with a mix of single and bunk beds. All have private facilities. Leaders’ rooms have TV. In the evenings, the dining room can be converted into a rehearsal room, and, on the last night, a disco. It has a bar and TV.
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- Netherlands locations
- Valkenburg
- Noordwijk
| INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM DURATION | 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS |
| EXTRA NIGHTS | RING FOR DETAILS |
| COACH TYPE | EXECUTIVE 48-SEATER WITH AIR CONDITIONING |
| TOUR MANAGER | FULL TIME |
| MEALS | FULL BOARD |
| JOURNEY FROM CALAIS | 5-6 HOURS |
