Largest Flower Parade in the World!
Book NowExperience the spectacular Zundert Flower Parade, where magnificent dahlia-covered floats, colourful entertainment and vibrant Dutch traditions combine with visits to charming historic towns for an unforgettable weekend break.
Hotel Mastbosch Breda ****
Set on the edge of the beautiful Mastbos Forest, Hotel Mastbosch Breda offers a welcoming and comfortable base for your stay in the Netherlands. Combining traditional character with modern facilities, the hotel features comfortable bedrooms, an excellent restaurant and a relaxing atmosphere while remaining within easy reach of Breda.
Price Includes
Return Channel crossing
Grand stand ticket for Zundert Flower Parade
Coach excursions as described
Passport required.
We offer one FREE place in every 20, or one at half price for every 10. We can also arrange one pick up (if required) of your choosing for the whole group (minimum of 20 passengers). For groups larger than 20, please email coaches@kirbyscoaches.co.uk.
Day 1
Crossing the Channel, we travel through France into the Netherlands, stopping in the charming town of Sluis. Known for its attractive canals, historic windmill, welcoming cafés and excellent shopping, there is free time to explore and enjoy lunch before continuing to our hotel.
DDay 2
Experience the spectacular Zundert Flower Parade, one of the world's largest floral events. Marvel at the enormous floats, beautifully decorated with millions of dahlias, as they parade through the streets accompanied by colourful marching bands, performers and a lively market.
B, DDay 3
After breakfast, we visit the historic town of Bergen op Zoom, with time for shopping, sightseeing and lunch before beginning our journey home.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
Join Kirbys for a colourful weekend break to experience the spectacular Zundert Flower Parade, the largest flower parade in the world. Every year, this remarkable Dutch festival attracts thousands of visitors who come to admire the enormous floral floats, each handcrafted and covered with millions of vibrant dahlias.
Travelling through France into the Netherlands, our first stop is the picturesque town of Sluis. Surrounded by historic fortifications, canals and charming streets, Sluis is the perfect place to enjoy lunch, browse the independent shops or simply relax in one of the many welcoming cafés before continuing to Breda.
The highlight of your holiday is undoubtedly the Zundert Flower Parade. Included grandstand seating provides an excellent view as spectacular floral floats make their way through the streets, accompanied by marching bands, entertainers and a wonderful festival atmosphere. Created by local volunteers using millions of colourful dahlias, the impressive displays are unlike anything else in Europe.
Before returning home, we visit the historic town of Bergen op Zoom, one of the oldest towns in the Netherlands. Discover attractive squares, historic buildings, boutique shops and inviting cafés before beginning our journey back to the UK.
This enjoyable short break combines one of Europe's most spectacular floral events with charming Dutch towns, making it the perfect choice for anyone who enjoys gardens, festivals, culture and relaxed sightseeing.
Grandstand seat at the Zundert Flower Parade
Experience the world's largest flower parade
Visit the historic town of Sluis
Explore charming Bergen op Zoom
Comfortable coach travel throughout
Ideal three-day continental break
Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
| Name | Address | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Barking | Station Parade, IG11 8TU | View |
| Barkingside | Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA | View |
| Basildon | Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon | View |
| Brentwood | Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman | View |
| Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road | View |
| Chelmsford Victoria Road | Victoria Road CM1 1JR | View |
| Collier Row | White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ | View |
| Corringham Town Centre | Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY | View |
| Cranham | Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park | View |
| Dagenham | Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS | View |
| Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | View |
| Harold Wood | Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR | View |
| Hockley Spa | Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library | View |
| Hornchurch | Station Lane Bus Stop - Out Sutton Arms RM12 6NJ and Opposite Ask Restaurant | View |
| Hutton | Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub | View |
| Ilford | Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA | View |
| Palace Theatre | Palace Theatre Bus Stop | View |
| Pitsea | Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea | View |
| Princess Rd, Rayleigh | Princess Road, Rayleigh (was Depot) | View |
| Queensway | Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema) | View |
| Rayleigh Stn | Rayleigh Railway Station | View |
| Rochford Market Square | West Street, Rochford Market Square | View |
| Romford | St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall | View |
| Sadlers Farm | Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road | View |
| Shenfield Stn | Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank | View |
| Southchurch Library | Southchurch Lib, Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Blvd | View |
| Sun Corner | Sun Corner London Road - Billericay | View |
| Thames Drive | Thames Drive Bus Stop | View |
| The Elms | Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea | View |
| The Oak Grays | The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays | View |
| Thorpe Bay Stn | Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station) | View |
| Thurrock Services, | Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG | View |
| Upminster | Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ | View |
| Vic House Cnr, Kiln Rd | Vic House Corner, Bus Stop in Kiln Road | View |
| Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh (High Street on return) | View |
| Wickford | Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford | View |
| Woodford Green | Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU | View |
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