Want to experience an enchanting adventure this year? Choose Dartmoor as the starting point of your trip to Brussels

 

As the nights grow longer and colder, many people tend to get indoors and keep warm, however, winter travel can prove to be an enriching and stimulating activity, especially by train.

 

Picture yourself taking in the sights and sounds in a train carriage as you move along the English tracks with one destination in mind: Brussels, Belgium.

 

If you’re considering picking up a Eurostar ticket from London to Brussels this winter, here are a few checkpoints you absolutely shouldn’t miss along the way:

 

If you’re in the UK already, a great place to start your trip would be Dartmoor National Park. The park contains small towns and villages providing a quaint and rustic experience for tourists and guests. You could see the wildlife, explore Bronze Age archaeology, discover scenic landscapes, or immerse yourself in the everyday lives of the park’s inhabitants.

 

A traditional English culinary experience is definitely part of the mix, with a selection of pubs and restaurants to choose from. Common dishes on offer include traditional English teas complete with fresh scones, cream, and jam. Delightful stews, pies, and ale also help soothe any weary traveller in the many charming pubs that dot across Dartmoor. 

 

A quick trip to the Ivybridge or Totnes rail station not very far from Dartmoor will get you properly started on your way to Brussels through the very famous city of London. Stops along the way in Bath, Oxford, or Cambridge could make the trip more exciting, providing opportunities to explore, shop, and grab treats.

 

A 3-hour trip by rail will have you arriving at Paddington station, London. And you could decide to explore the city or take the Eurostar through London St Pancras International to Brussels South.

 

If you’ve decided to take this trip, I hope it is as exciting as it is busy. The Eurostar takes you through France, and cities like Lille and Paris are great sights, especially at night. The winter weather, the scenic views, and the good food could make this a potentially romantic experience, or a great family bonding trip. 

 

Solitary tourists also find this trip stimulating as it provides a rich and colourful cultural experience.

 

Arriving at the Bruxelles-Midi station, you’ve finally hit your destination; the first thing that greets you is the architectural wonder. With a reputation as the world’s capital of Art Nouveau architecture, Brussels architecture features mind-blowing movement, organic lines, intricate patterns, and earthy tones.

 

Destinations in Brussels such as the Atomium, the Royal Galleries, the Grand Place, and many other museums and galleries of art and culture embody the architectural prowess that Brussels has come to be known for. 

 

Brussels also provides a rich blend of cultural and culinary experiences, as tourists and visitors get to experience Belgian waffles, French fries, chocolate, and beer, the common Belgian culinary staples.

 

Its rich history, hospitable people, and great food make Brussels such a popular destination among tourists, especially in winter time. 

 

Europe can really come alive during the winter months, and it would not be too surprising to see bright light shows, decorated trees and more than a bubble of excitement and warmth despite the cold on a night out. 

 

It sure beats staying indoors through the winter months.