The Hague is a family-friendly city that the kids will love to explore just as much as you do. While there are countless museums and cultural experiences you can bring them to, we’ve created this guide with child-specific activities and kid-friendly restaurants that you can seek out and add to your itinerary.
So whether you're looking for an outdoor playground to bring the kids to while you sip your morning coffee, or you want to ensure you go to a family friendly restaurant, we've got your back.
But, we hope that whatever you plan, you start your day right here at Huize Copes. With two bedrooms and baths as well as a central location, our Airbnb apartment in The Hague is the perfect jumping-off point for exploring our city with the kids in tow.
Take The Kids to Eat in The Hague
De Waterkant
Address: Westbroekpark on the side of the Haringkade
www.dewaterkant.nl
Note: Open April-September
Distance from Huize Copes: 1,7KM
At De Waterkant you can picnic, enjoy lunch or drink out on the terrace next to the water. We always tell families to rent the boats or try stand-up paddleboarding here, as the water is quiet and the kids always have fun. Other good kid activities here include the floating boat which they can bring back and forward from one side to the other.
Boomhuttenclub
Address: boekhorststraat 47
www.deboomhuttenclub.nl
Distance from Huize Copes: 2KM
Note: There is a small fee for every child (around €4)
Translated to ‘Treehouse’ this eatery and indoor treehouse playscape is the perfect place to grab a bite and keep the kids occupied for a few hours. While you sit and enjoy lunch or an appertivo, the kids can climb the treehouse and play with the other kids.
Scheveningen Beach
Our famous beach here in The Hague, here you’ll find most beach clubs on the ‘Zwarte Pad,’ like Barbarossa Beach club and Culpepper. Both have nice play areas in the sand that the kids will love to run around in. We particularly love the Sunday brunch at Barbarossa Beach Club which offers a kids club from 10.00 to 12.30. Be sure to make reservations upfront so you aren't disappointed when you arrive and it is fully booked.
Free Outdoor Playgrounds in The Hague
Zandspeeltuin
Address: Ary van der Spuyweg 1, 2585 JA Den Haag
Distance from Huize Copes: 950 meters
Details: Very large, sandy playground for kids of all ages including skateboarding
Stadsboerderij (cityfarm) ’t Waaygat
Adress: Havenkade 75, Scheveningen
Distance from Huize Copes: 2,5 KM
Details: At this city farm, there are all kinds of animals for the kids to pet and feed. Plus, there’s a large playground.
Kids Activities in The Hague
Kinderboeken Museum aka Children’s Book Museum
Website: www.kinderboekenmuseum.nl
Address: Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 5
Distance from Huize Copes: 1,7KM
Details: Everything here is in Dutch, but it’s a great opportunity for kids to read and interact with the books and the other activities the museum has set up. Pairing fun and learning, everyone loves this activity!
Madurodam
Address: George Maduroplein 1
Website: www.madurodam.nl
Distance from Huize Copes: 1KM
Details: At this interactive park, you can see everything The Netherlands has to offer in just one day. From the NS trains to Amsterdam, the kids can explore different cities and some of the most important cultural outposts our country has to offer. Fun for the whole family and kids of all ages.
Legoland Discovery Centre Scheveningen
Address: Strandweg 13K
Website: www.legolanddiscoverycentre.com
Distance from Huize Copes: 3,1KM
Details: The kids are going to love Legoland — with everything from Lego cityscapes to an interactive 4D cinema, build and test zone and ‘imagination express,’ there are endless activities here to keep your little ones engaged.
Play and Bounce Scheveningen
Address: Strandweg 150 (at the end of the pier)
Website: www.playandbounce.nl
Distance from Huize Copes: 3,1KM
Details: The cost of this activity is €5 for 30 minutes, and it’s a great activity for the kids on a rainy or really cold day.
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