Exploring Brussels and Ghent: An Updated Guide for UK Travellers
If you're planning a trip from the UK, Belgium offers an irresistible mix of vibrant cities, rich culture, and easy getaway options. Here’s everything you should know—from the latest travel updates to what to see, eat, and experience in Brussels and Ghent this year. Getting There and Border Notes Travelling from the UK to Belgium is straight-forward: Travel via Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels in just over 2 hours. Or take a direct flight from London , Manchester , Birmingham, or Edinburgh to Brussels Airport. Ferries are also an option—Dover to Calais, then by a train into Belgium. No Schengen visa is required for short stays for UK passport holders. Additional Update: Starting summer 2025, Belgium has reintroduced targeted border checks on some trains, buses, motorway stops, and flights—for select routes—as part of a migration control policy. This affects intra-Schengen travel, though UK–Belgium travel remains largely unchanged. UK towards Belgium is easy: Euro...