Bruges is easy to explore on foot - you can cross the city in half an hour.

For general information about Bruges and Belgium see: www.brugge.be and www.visitbelgium.com.

Here are 10 ways to spend an active afternoon in Bruges:

1. Wander around the main sights. www.brugge.be has several 5 km walking tours to print out. For example 'City of Monuments', 'Tranquil Bruges' and 'Surprising Bruges'.
   
   
2. Cruise along the canals. For boat details see: www.brugge.be.
   
   
3. Climb the 366 steps to view the city from the top of the 83 metre-high belfry. Adults €5. Under 13s free.
   
   
4. Enjoy six Centuries of Belgium art at the Groeninge Museum. Adults €8. For details see: www.vlaamsekunstcollectie.be.
   
   
5. See a lace-making demonstration in the workshop at the Lace Centre. Adults €2.50. See: www.kantcentrum.com.
   
   
6. Visit the Diamond Museum. Adults €6. For details see: www.diamondmuseum.be.
   
   
7. Take the kids to the Chocolate Museum. Adults €6. Under 12s €4. See www.choco-story.be.
   
   
8. Enjoy a beer at the Halve Maan brewery. Adults €5.
   
   
9. Stargaze at the Beisbroek Observatory. Entrance is free-of-charge.
   
   
10. Take the train 40 minutes out of town on a day trip to Ghent. Or visit the battlefields of Flanders - see: www.visitbruges.org.