May Half-Term in The Hague | Family Trip at 't Goude Hooft
Theme Parks, Museums, and Beach — With 't Goude Hooft as Your Home Base.
May half-term and looking for a trip in the The Hague region? The combination of theme parks, museums, beach, and a stay at 't Goude Hooft makes for an unforgettable holiday.
May Half-Term from The Hague
The May half-term (late April/early May) coincides with King's Day and often with Liberation Day. The Hague is the perfect home base: city, beach, and attractions all within reach.
Theme Parks Nearby
Madurodam
The Netherlands in miniature — educational and fun for all ages.
- Address: George Maduroplein 1, The Hague.
- Getting there: Tram 9 towards Scheveningen, stop Madurodam. Travel time from 't Goude Hooft: 20 minutes.
- Tip: Combine with a visit to Scheveningen (2 stops further).
Drievliet
Family-friendly theme park with roller coasters, water rides, and shows.
- Address: Laan van 't Woestijne 2, The Hague (Rijswijk side).
- Getting there: Bus 23 from The Hague Central towards Rijswijk, stop Drievliet. Travel time: 25 minutes. By car: 15 min, free parking.
Duinrell
Theme park and Tikibad water park — a full day's entertainment.
- Address: Duinrell 1, Wassenaar.
- Getting there: Bus 90 from The Hague Central towards Leiden, stop Duinrell. Travel time: 30 minutes. By car: 20 min.
- Tip: Tikibad can be visited separately. Great on a rainy day.
Museums for Children
- Madurodam — See above.
- Panorama Mesdag — Impressive 360° painting (12 min walk).
- Escher in Het Paleis — Optical illusions that fascinate children (10 min).
- Museon-Omniversum — Science, nature, and IMAX films. Tram 17, stop Museon (15 min).
- Louwman Museum — Cars from 1886 to present. Bus, 20 min.
Beach
- Scheveningen — Tram 1 or 9 from Central. 15 minutes. Pier, seal sanctuary, Sea Life.
Dining and Sleeping
't Goude Hooft is your home base:
Reserve
Contact us for your May half-term reservation.
