A fabulous snow and ice sculpture festival takes place in Bruges from 25 November with this year’s theme being ‘The Ice Palace’. To coincide with this event, directline citybreaks (Tel: 020 8239 3399) is offering two nights in a 4* hotel, departing by Eurostar on 25 November or 2 December for £179pp.

The magnificent ‘Ice Palace’ will be erected on the square in front of the railway station and will be the setting for an enchanting fairy tale in which an Ice King is looking for his Ice Queen. Entry price is €9.

Accommodation is at the 4* Hotel Jan Brito, a beautifully restored 16thC building, situated a short walk from the market square and city centre. The hotel features marble fireplaces, a superb oak staircase and exposed beams.

The price of £179pp is based on two sharing accommodation with breakfast and return Eurostar travel from London Waterloo or Ashford International with connecting rail travel from Brussels to Bruges.


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