A road trip planned by Graham Gammin over 27 days with 48 stops.
Countries: GBR, FRA, BEL, LUX, DEU, CHE
From 2026-06-02T23:00:00.000Z to 2026-06-28T23:00:00.000Z
Newton Abbot, TQ12 1LU, United Kingdom
Rue d'Asfeld, Calais, France
Boulevard du Kent, Coquelles, France
Rue des Chantiers de France, Dunkirk, France
Rue des Chantiers de France, Dunkirk, France
59140 Dunkerque, France
Ten Briele, Bruges, Belgium
The campsite you’re looking at in Bruges is called Kampeerautoterrein Bargeweg. It’s on the canal ring in Bruges, just a 5 to 10-minute walk from the city center. Prices are about 25 euros per night in low season and 30 euros in high season, and electricity is included. Just note that there are no on-site showers or toilets, so you’d need to use public facilities nearby.
Ten Briele, Bruges, Belgium
The campsite you’re looking at in Bruges is called Kampeerautoterrein Bargeweg. It’s on the canal ring in Bruges, just a 5 to 10-minute walk from the city center. Prices are about 25 euros per night in low season and 30 euros in high season, and electricity is included. Just note that there are no on-site showers or toilets, so you’d need to use public facilities nearby.
Route du Lion, Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium
The Battlefield of Waterloo is in southern Belgium and is about a 2 and a half hour drive from Calais (Chunnel or Ferry). Sat nav will almost certainly take you around the Brussels ring road. All I can say is don’t go there! From Calais take the route to Lille in France and then on to Waterloo. Lille at rush hour is congested but nothing like Brussels!The battlefield is in better shape for a visit than it has been for decades with a new underground visitors centre opened in 2015.The battlefield actually lies some three miles south of the town of Waterloo and decisions on how to get there and where to stay, can be very important for your enjoyment of the visit. This guide has been put together to help you make the right decisions for your specific needs.Getting thereBeing situated 23km from Brussels, and about 32km from Brussels International Airport, you have a number of options depending on how you have arrived and what mode of transport you wish to use.By carFor Satnav – Address for Battlefield is Route du Lion 315, Waterloo 1410, BelgiumPlease note, that the Route du Lion is now permanently closed at the Lion Mound. Therefore it is best to approach towards the Battlefield Visitor Centre from the north west (from Braine l’Alleud) as the car park is on this side of the Lion Mound.The New Battlefield Visitor CentreOne of the best new museums at Waterloo is the fantastic new underground Visitor Centre adjacent to the Panorama. It is a thousand percent better than the old centre (for those that went there before 2015). The 3D film is actually pretty good and is highly recommended. You can view the only complete skeleton uncovered at Waterloo (named by yours truly as Private Friedrich Brandt 2nd Line Battalion King’s German Legion). Plenty to see and do for all ages.Allow 1-2 HoursOpening times26th March to 30th September: 9:30AM to 6:30PM1st October to 25th March: 10:00AM to 6:00PMLast entry 45 minutes before closingTicket PricesIndividual site tickets can be purchased, but it is highly recommended buying a group ticket PASS 1815 (all Inclusive) Covers Wellington Museum, Le Caillou, Visitor Centre, Panorama, Lion Mound, Hougoumont and Mont St JeanAdults (over 17) E21 Children Under 17 E17Please NoteWhen you visit the Visitor Centre and purchase tickets it comes in two parts. The white barcoded ticket allows you into the Centre, Panorama and up the Mound. This part has to be used on the day of purchase. You also receive a card which you show at the other locations to allow you access to Le Caillou, Hougoumont, Mont St Jean and Wellington’s HQ. You have up to one year to visit these locations.Access to the Lion Mound and Panorama is now through the visitor centre and is included in the price of the ticket.Those with limited mobility can enjoy full access to the Visitor Centre, but cannot see the Lion Mound or Panorama as this includes a number of steps.Lion MoundLion MoundThe mound was built between 1820 and 1825 to commemorate the victory, but it has always been controversial as it significantly altered the battlefield in its construction. It does however, offer excellent views over the battlefield on a good day, but does tend to make the battlefield appear flat, which is far from true. The climb should however, only be attempted by someone who is relatively fit, as it has 226 steep steps up to the viewing platform (there is no lift).The PanoramaPainted in 1912 by Louis Dumoulin, it attempts to portray a 360 degree view of the great cavalry charges during the middle of the battle. Although it has seen some renovation, with sounds and smells, it is of minor interest, being of its time.HougoumontHougoumontThe Chateau/Farm Complex of Hougoumont was the scene of intense fighting throughout the day and was virtually its own battle within a battle. The farm is really worth the effort of visiting it, although unfortunately at present there is little actually on site to help the visitor understand its importance. A little bit of prior knowledge is therefore an advantage. Plans are apparently afoot to improve significantly this part of the visitor experience with large signs at significant points and improved displays in the entrance area. The farm/chateau complex has recently been fully refurbished and now includes a viewing platform, the wonderful new British Memorial and a slightly odd visual presentation in the Great Barn.Allow 1 HourOpening Times26/03 to 30/09 09.30 to 18.3001/10 to 25/03 10.00 to 18.00There is a free shuttle bus from the visitor centre to Hougoumont (and return) every half an hour for those who do not wish to make the twenty-five minute walk along the allied ridge line to get there. Those with Impaired Mobility can enjoy full access although the cobbled yard can be a bit of a challenge.La Belle Alliance
Namur, Belgium
Dinant, Belgium
Chemin de la Citadelle, Dinant, Belgium
Rue de Serinchamps, Somme-Leuze, Belgium
6940 Durbuy, Luxembourg, Belgium
Montée du Château, Clervaux, Luxembourg
allow A couple of hours tonsee castle and town
Klatzewee, Clervaux, Luxembourg
Route de Bettembourg, Gasperich Luxembourg
Route de Bettembourg, Gasperich Luxembourg
66663 Merzig, Germany
Petite-Rosselle, France
just an overnighter
Hubertusstraße, Baden-Baden-Oos, Germany
Römerplatz, Baden-Baden-Caracalla Therme, Germany
Hubertusstraße, Baden-Baden-Oos, Germany
76596 Forbach, Germany
76596 Forbach, Germany
by the Lake in Blackforrest
72270 Baiersbronn, Germany
Allée du Docteur Louis Hickel, Molsheim, France
67210 Obernai, France
Weil am Rhein, Germany
Parkplatz Laguna Badeland und Wohnmobilstellplatz
2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Chemin du Camping, Lausanne, Switzerland
Route du Bois-de-Bay, Satigny, Switzerland
Route du Bois-de-Bay, Satigny, Switzerland
Satigny, Switzerland
01460 Port, France
69210 Éveux, France
Rue du Plateau de la Bonne Dame, Nevers, France
58150 Tracy-sur-Loire, France
Avenue de Verdun, Sancerre, France
45420 Bonny-sur-Loire, France
45360 Châtillon-sur-Loire, France
Orlean
45570 Ouzouer-sur-Loire, France
45000 Orléans, France
45110 Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, France
45380 Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle, France
72000 Le Mans, France
11 Rue Hippolyte Lecornué72000 Le Mans, France
Route du Mont Saint-Michel, Beauvoir, France
29680 Roscoff, France
2 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
Route de Bettembourg, Gasperich Luxembourg
Chemin du Camping, Lausanne, Switzerland
No stops added
Rue du Plateau de la Bonne Dame, Nevers, France
Route du Mont Saint-Michel, Beauvoir, France
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