The Netherlands with Kids: Speelland Beekse Bergen Review

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If you’re visiting the Netherlands with kids, you’ll definitely want Speelland Beekse Bergen (Playland) and the amazing Beekse Bergen Safari Park on your family holiday itinerary, so keep reading for my review. (Luckily, they’re right next door to each other!) Within my review, I’ve included information about Speelland, photos, tips, where to stay nearby (the Netherlands has some amazing holiday parks!) and how you can visit for free!

Visit: September 2023 (Updated January 2026)

What’s Speelland Beekse Bergen like?

Speelland translated is literally ‘Play Land’ and this attraction park has lots of different things on offer to keep the kids busy – Finn and Lola really enjoyed it. We visited twice during our stay, spending longer there the first time as it was a super quiet weekday. It was much busier when we visited at the weekend, so you might want to time your trip accordingly as it seemed popular with the locals enjoying weekend fun. The best thing is that entry is totally free if you stay at Lake Resort Beekse Bergen for 3 nights or more. The resort itself is also fabulous and safari themed – the cost when we stayed was less than £60 a night booked through Eurocamp. But, even if you’re staying elsewhere, make sure you add Beekse Bergen Speelland and the Safari Park to your Netherlands family holiday itinerary – the kids will love it!

What attractions and kids’ activities are there at Speelland?

Speelland is located on a large lake, and it offers a sandy beach and park area where you can swim, play and enjoy the water, as well as lots of rides and attractions…

Water fun

The park boasts several water-based activities, including water slides, pedalos, and activities on the lake. Our kids loved the flumes and it was really hot when we visited so they were perfect for cooling off on a hot day! (It was around 33 degrees during a September heatwave!) We weren’t able to swim when we visited, due to an algae in the lake, but it looked very enticing! There was also a fantastic slide into the lake, on a raft type thing, but unfortunately this was closed due to the quality of the water.

Playgrounds

There are numerous playgrounds scattered throughout Speelland – featuring trampolines, bouncy castles and climbing frames. The variety ensures that kids don’t get bored and can move from one activity to the next, with different bits for different age children too. Speelland also has loads of space for sunbathing and playing on the sand around the lakeside play areas.

Rides and activities

Speelland has bumper boats and ride ons – with different areas for younger and older children. There is also a mini golf area, bouncy pillows and motorised go karts (though the go-karts weren’t open when we visited). My two loved the spinning ride which essentially just flew them round and round – how is it that kids never feel sick?! 😂 Luckily it wasn’t very busy on our first trip (midweek in September) so they were able to go on multiple times without even getting off.

What facilities are there at Beekse Bergen Speelland?

There’s a restaurant on site, and the prices were reasonable – we didn’t purchase actual food, just ice-creams but they were inexpensive which was good to see, as prices at attraction parks can often be really over-inflated. There was plenty of picnic bench seating, but you could also sit on the beach area or under the trees for shade too, so you could easily bring your own food. There were several blocks of toilets and changing rooms, and also lockers should you want to pop your things in there to avoid carrying them around. Though the site isn’t huge, because you’ll need swimwear and towels (as well as the 8000 snacks the kids might want!), it’s handy to be able to put everything in a locker instead of lugging it around.

Where are the best places to stay near Speelland Beekse Bergen?

I thought I’d add some accommodation options to my review to help you to find the best place to stay near Speelland Beekse Bergen – the Netherlands has some incredible family-friendly holiday parks! (Check out this article for even more choice: The 12 best holiday parks in the Netherlands for family getaways.) Here are my top 5 picks within 45 minutes of Speelland.

1. Eurocamp: Lake Resort Beekse Bergen

Lake Resort Beekse Bergen is directly next door to Beekse Bergen Safari Park (payable) and Speelland Attraction Park (included). The resort also boasts an indoor swimming pool with a play area, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, bike hire and a lake. My children absolutely loved our stay there – read my Lake Resort Beekse Bergen Review to find out more – and the resort is also only a 20 minute drive from Efteling theme park. The closest airport, Eindhoven, is 20 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Lake Resort Beekse Bergen on the Eurocamp website.

2. Center Parcs: De Kempervennen

De Kempervennen Center Parcs is around 45 minutes from Speelland Attraction Park and Beekse Bergen Safari Park. The resort offers an amazing pool complex with indoor & outdoor pools, waterslides, rapids, a baby pool, a wave pool and hot tubs. It boasts an indoor ski slope, an aqua inflatable, paintballing, a climbing wall, paddle-boarding, bowling, soft play, playgrounds and all sorts! (Some activities are chargeable.) Plus, Efteling theme park and Toverland are just 45 minutes away. The nearest airport is Eindhoven – a 20 minute drive. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out De Kempervennen on the Center Parcs website.

3. Eurocamp: Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel

Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel is just 25 minutes drive from Speelland Attraction Park and Beekse Bergen Safari Park and only 10 minutes away from Efteling Theme Park. There’s a brilliant indoor swimming pool with a toddler area, an outdoor splash play zone for younger ones and waterslides for older kids. The location is gorgeous – with sand dunes and deep forests on your doorstep. If you fancy a city adventure Amsterdam is just over an hour away. The nearest airport is Eindhoven Airport – about 40 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel on the Eurocamp website.

4. Landal: Het Vennenbos

Landal Het Vennenbos is a 35 minute drive from Speelland Attraction Park and Beekse Bergen Safari Park. It features a fantastic subtropical swimming paradise with waterslides, a lazy river and a toddler-friendly play area. The resort offers bowling, an indoor play forest, an arcade games room, sports, bike hire and play areas – there’s loads to do whatever the weather! If you fancy some days out, you can also reach Efteling and Toverland theme parks in around 45 minutes. The nearest airport, Eindhoven, is 25 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Het Vennenbos on the Landal website.

5. Eurocamp: TerSpegelt Village

TerSpegelt Village is just a 35 minute drive from Speelland Attraction Park and Beekse Bergen Safari Park. It’s one of the best holiday parks in the Netherlands for water-based activities with direct lake access for swimming, paddle-boarding and water sports. The resort boasts a heated indoor pool with waterslides and a splash zone / play area, a pump track, dinghy rides, play areas, pedalos, arts & crafts, miniature golf and all sorts! You can reach Efteling theme park in around 45 minutes too. The nearest airport, Eindhoven, is 20 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out TerSpegelt Village on the Eurocamp website.

How much are entry tickets to Speelland – is it good value for money?

Obviously this day out was ridiculously good value for money for us because we didn’t pay for it! If you’re visiting (but not staying on the resort) ticket prices for Speelland start from around £10pp and these are a bit cheaper when pre-booked online rather than bought on the gate. It’s a cheap and cheerful day out (and far less expensive than lots of UK family attraction parks!). You can also get a joint ticket for the next door Beekse Bergen Safari Park (which is amazing!!) for around £35pp for both attractions.

I hope that my review of Speelland Beekse Bergen has been helpful – the Netherlands is a brilliant place for a family holiday. For loads more day out ideas, make sure you have a read of my guide: The Netherlands family holiday itinerary – the 10 best things to do with kids. If you still need a bit more convincing, or you’d like even more ideas for your trip, then check out my article: 10 reasons why you should visit the Netherlands with kids. Have a great trip! 😊

Useful information for your visit…

Website: https://www.beeksebergen.nl/en/play
Parking: Yes (payable)
Facilities: Restaurants, food huts, parking, toilets, picnic areas, play areas
Address: Beekse Bergen 1, 5081 NJ Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands
For up-to-date opening times and prices, please check their website.